Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
1500
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V128000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If The Parking Brake Fails To Operate As Designed, The Vehicle Could Roll When Parked, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20121217
End Of Manufacture
20130122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6574
Date Owners Notified
20130422
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20130403
Make Campaign Number
N22
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135