CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Problem
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
- Risk
- Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Engine oil from the vacuum pump can seep into the brake booster and damage a component inside it. If that happens, the brake booster can lose its brake assist, which means it takes longer to stop the vehicle and the risk of a crash goes up.
Dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Owners can check whether their vehicle's VIN has open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with recall number R63.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Dart | 20122014 |
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