Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
Your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500's parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly, which might not keep your vehicle from rolling on a steep hill.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work as it should, your vehicle could roll away when parked, which might lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will contact you and fix the parking brake cable equalizer for free at a dealership. They'll reset it as needed, and this service won't cost you anything.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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