NHTSA Recall 13V128000: Parking brake
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,574 vehicles. It affects 2013 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V128000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N22 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | April 3, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V128000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.