2007-12 Jeep Wrangler & 2013 Dodge Dart Investigated For Faulty Airbags, Brakes - The Car Connection
The first vehicle under NHTSA's microscope is the 2013 Dodge Dart. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has received a total of 18 complaints from owners who reported that, without warning, the brake pedals in their Darts became harder to depress, and as a result, braking distance increased. "The complaints include the following information: 1) several drivers report hearing a pop noise or an air hissing noise when applying the brake pedal, followed by a hard pedal feel and reduced brake effectiveness. If a recall is requested by NHTSA, it could affect up to 121,000 vehicles in the U. S. NHTSA's second investigation is focused on the 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler. To date, the ODI has received 221 complaints about the airbags on those vehicles -- specifically, the driver-side airbags. Interestingly, NHTSA has already conducted an investigation of right-hand -drive Jeep Wranglers from 2007-2012 for the very same problem. That probe led to a recall of 2008-2012 model-year vehicles and extended warranty coverage for Jeeps from 2007. This new investigation is focused on left-hand -drive vehicles and includes:. 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
