The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While engaging the emergency brake, it failed to hold. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the contact pulled the emergency brake up, the calipers became stuck and failed to release. The brake was constantly rubbing against the rotors and caused the brake shoes to heat up. The contact stated that the calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact have the vehicle repaired and, if a recall were issued, he could be reimbursed. The failure mileage was 64,197.

- Etters, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that there had been multiple failures pertaining to the emergency brake and turbos. Also, the vehicle misfired and failed to start several times. While on an incline, the vehicle reversed when the emergency brake was applied. The dealer (baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram omaha (17950 burt St, omaha, ne 68118, (402) 800-1230) was notified of the failures and diagnosed that the emergency brake needed to be replaced a third time because a porcelain piece surrounding the center electrode fractured and a plug came out of a piston top associated with the cylinder walls, which damaged the catalytic converter, the turbo, and the long block. The dealer replaced the parts. The contact was uncertain if the oem parts that were replaced caused the failures because, after the repairs, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The manufacturer recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to move after the parking brake was applied. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 72,300.

- Riverton, IL, USA

Parking brake failure at 42K miles. Parking brake on rear wheels seems to have stuck in caliper and does not engage. When pulling back on parking brake handle in car, there is little or no resistance. Driver's side rear brake pads wore more quickly than any other pad and were almost down to metal on inspection / replacement. All other pads had 1/3 to 1/2 of the pads remaining on other brake assemblies. The vehicle is parked on a slight incline in a driveway at residence and began rolling back after engaging parking brake. Vehicle now must be set in reverse (stick shift) and parked on flat ground. Parking brake no longer has any braking power to hold vehicle in place and prevent it from rolling. Parking brake cable seems free to move back and forth. Brake caliper assembly with a rotational came parking brake engagement seems stuck and hard to move in caliper. Normal braking from use of the brake pedal seems unaffected, just parking brake. Attached image shows the caliper removed and the area circled of where the parking brake cable attaches to the caliper parking brake assembly.

- Jeddo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear calipers were defective and needed to be replaced. After further investigation, the contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 13V124000 (parking brake); however, the VIN was not associated with this campaign. The three rivers dealer was contacted and refused to perform any work until being compensated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to engage into the park position without warning. As a result, the vehicle rolled in reverse independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V124000 (parking brake). The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Seabrook, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a tree while the emergency parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 13V124000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the steering wheel electrical module failed and the steering wheel features would not function. The sound system had also failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 1,400.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the emergency brake handle failed causing the emergency brake release rod to malfunction and not engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 479. Updated 10/26/12 the consumer stated the issue was resolved by the dealer. Updated 11/08/12

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA