Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V128000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013 dodge ram 1500 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2012, through january 22, 2013 Includes 6,574 affected units, Parking Brake Cable may allow Truck to Roll, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 dodge ram 1500 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2012, through january 22, 2013

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge ram 1500 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2012, through january 22, 2013. the parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. the recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n22.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V128000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-03T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake cable may allow truck to roll
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 6,574

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N22
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge ram 1500 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2012, through january 22, 2013. the parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. the recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n22.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-hnph_fmcp-69sm
NHTSA ID: 13V128000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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