NHTSA recall 15V-800 (15V800000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 25, 2015 - about 105,425 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V800000
- Also written as
- 15V-800
- Manufacturer number
- R63
- Reported
- November 25, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~105,425
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-800 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.