Dodge Recall 15V-800: Service brakes, hydraulic – vacuum

Affected: 2012, 2014 Dodge Dart. Filed with NHTSA on November 25, 2015, covering about 105,425 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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 details

NHTSA campaign15V-800 (15V800000)
Manufacturer numberR63
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Report dateNovember 25, 2015
Owners notifiedMay 9, 2016
Vehicles affected105,425
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-800 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 105,425 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.