01B – Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake – 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, & Dodge Challenger

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02/16/2024
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 01B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2023 Model Year (LX) Chrysler 300, (LD) Dodge Charger and (LA) Dodge Challenger vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with an improperly adjusted parking brake. Improperly adjusted parking brakes may lead to a vehicle roll-away increasing the likelihood of a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 571.135 S7.12.3 requires that “The parking brake system shall hold the vehicle stationary for five minutes in both a forward and reverse direction on the grade”. Vehicles with a suspect parking brake adjustment may not meet this test requirement.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to properly adjust the parking brake. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in the 1st Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-112
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) FEB 15, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-112 Manufacturer Recall No. : 01B Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,808 Estimated percentage with defect : 7 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Chrysler 300 Vehicle Type : Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2023 MY Chrysler 300 vehicles may have been built with an improperly adjusted parking brake. The suspect period began on September 05, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on September 11, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using supplier and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were manufactured with properly adjusted parking brake assemblies. The total affected vehicles for this model is 133.
Production Dates : SEP 05, 2023 – SEP 11, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-112 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Dodge Charger Vehicle Type : Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2023 MY Dodge Charger vehicles may have been built with an improperly adjusted parking brake. The suspect period began on September 05, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on September 11, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using supplier and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were manufactured with properly adjusted parking brake assemblies. The total affected vehicles for this model is 1,034. Production Dates : SEP 05, 2023 – SEP 11, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2023-2023 Dodge Challenger Vehicle Type : Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2023 MY Dodge Challenger vehicles may have been built with an improperly adjusted parking brake. The suspect period began on September 05, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on September 11, 2023, when improperly adjusted parking brake assemblies were no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using supplier and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were manufactured with properly adjusted parking brake assemblies. The total affected vehicles for this model is 641.
Production Dates : SEP 05, 2023 – SEP 11, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-112 Page 3 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) No. 571.135 S7.12.3 requires that “The parking brake system shall hold the vehicle stationary for five minutes in both a forward and reverse direction on the grade”. Vehicles with a suspect parking brake adjustment may not meet this test requirement. FMVSS 1 : 135 – Light vehicle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Improperly adjusted parking brakes may lead to a vehicle roll-away
increasing the likelihood of a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY Component Description : RIGHT REAR WHEEL Component Part Number : 04779248AH Component Name 2 : PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY Component Description : LEFT REAR WHEEL Component Part Number : 04779249AH Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Android Industries LLC Address : 2155 Executive Blvd
Auburn Hills Michigan 48326
Country : United States Chronology : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-112 Page 4 • On September 12, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a potential issue related to parking brakes that did not engage properly on some 2023 MY Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles. • From September 13, 2023, through November 1, 2023, FCA US TSRC met with FCA US engineering to review the issue, understand part design, manufacturing process, and the suspect population. • On January 17, 2024, the FCA US TSRC recognized a vehicle manufacturing issue existed on certain vehicles related to a condition that can lead to the park brake not functioning properly, which may result in a noncompliance with FMVSS No. 135. • On February 08, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to properly adjust the parking brake. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : This recall is not related to a part defect but rather an assembly issue where the vehicle may have been built with an improperly adjusted parking brake. The remedy will be to properly adjust the parking brake. Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **02/15/2024: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on
or about 04/05/2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 05, 2024 – APR 05, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 05, 2024 – APR 05, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-112
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported

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SAFETY RECALL
NORTH AMERICA
Parking Brake Adjuster
Reference: 01B / NHTSA 24V-112
FCA US LLC
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Remedy available for
2023 (LX) Chrysler 300
Remedy available for
2023 (LD) Dodge Charger
2023 (LA) Dodge Challenger
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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
The parking brake on about 1,800 of the above vehicles may have been built out of adjustment. Improperly adjusted parking brakes may lead to a vehicle roll-away increasing the likelihood of a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
The condition above fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 571.135 S7.12.3 requires that “The parking brake system shall hold the vehicle stationary for five minutes in both a forward and reverse direction on the grade”. Vehicles with a suspect parking brake adjustment may not meet this test requirement.
SCOPE
This recall applies only to the above vehicles.
NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED
Perform the Parking Brake adjustment procedures below.
COMPLETION REPORTING / REIMBURSEMENT
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Description Number Hrs
Adjust Rear Parking Brake Shoes
05-01-B1-82
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NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required to perform this service procedure.
PARTS RETURN
No parts return required for this campaign.
SPECIAL TOOLS
No special tools required for this campaign.
DEALER NOTIFICATION
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification.
SAFETY RECALL
NORTH AMERICA
Parking Brake Adjuster
Reference: 01B / NHTSA 24V-112
FCA US LLC
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Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer.
Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (djt)
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OWNER NOTIFICATION / SERVICE SCHEDULING
All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached.
VEHICLE LISTS, GLOBAL RECALL SYSTEM, VIP AND DEALER FOLLOW UP
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services / Field Operations
FCA US LLC.
SAFETY RECALL
NORTH AMERICA
Parking Brake Adjuster
Reference: 01B / NHTSA 24V-112
FCA US LLC
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Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service.
Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer.
Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (djt)
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
A. Parking Brake Adjustment
1. Place parking brake pedal in “full released” position.
NOTE: The rear wheels must be free to turn.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 04 – Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting – Standard Procedure).
3. Remove plug in parking brake shoe support to access adjuster star-wheel (1) (Figure 1).
NOTE: Through the access hole (2), rotate the adjuster star wheel (1) in the following direction to expand the shoes outward against the drum (Figure 1).
• Left brake – Rotate star-wheel toward rear of vehicle.
• Right brake – Rotate star-wheel toward front of vehicle.
4. Using an appropriate tool, turn adjuster star wheel (1) until wheel will not rotate (dead lock) (Figure 1).
5. Back off adjuster six detents (teeth).
6. Rotate wheel, checking for light drag. If drag is too heavy, continue to back off adjuster one detent at a time until light drag is present. Do not back off star-wheel more than 17 detents from wheel lock.
7. Install access plug.
8. Adjust opposite wheel parking brake shoes using same method.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
10. Apply and release parking brake lever once to ensure proper operation of parking brakes.
Figure 1 – Access Hole with Plug Removed (Star-wheel visible)
ACCESS HOLE

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