2013 Ram 1500 — Parking brake
Published April 9, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 3, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V128000, published April 9, 2013 and initiated April 3, 2013. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2013 Ram 1500 — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 1500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2013 RAM 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Ram 1500 — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V128000 on April 9, 2013. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 1500.