Issue ID | 1185907 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10721220 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DART |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 22/05/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My son was driving and he parallel parked so he could run into a store. I stayed in the car. When he returned he put it in gear and signalled to pull out. Suddenly, there was a loud popping sound and what sounded like air whooshing out of the brake pedal. He attempted to apply the brake and he said it felt like something was stopping it from going down. In fact, he immediately stopped and got out of the car to check. Every time he attempted to depress the pedal, it made the air sound again. Fortunately, we were only a couple of blocks from home. We drove slowly, running stop signs and using the e-brake and downshifting when necessary. Called the dealer. They sent a flat deck to pick it up. They tell us that fluid leaked into the brake booster. Our new car is now in the shop for who knows how long. We bought a new car so these kinds of things wouldn't happen. Now we are carless, with a busy, full work week for us both coming up. My husband requires a reliable car for his work. What is dodge going to do to reimburse us for the inconvenience and potential danger they put us in with this defect?.... Updated 06/15/16 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WA |
VIN pattern | 1C3CDFAA1DDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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