Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has recalled specific MOPAR Brake Pedal Assemblies with Part #68607178AA intended for use with 2024 to 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV (GG) crossovers. According to the recall, these brake pedal assemblies may collapse, causing a loss of brake function.
Parts identified as being involved in this campaign should be held pending further instruction from Mopar. A stop-sale order is in effect for the above-identified parts.
Some brake pedal assemblies may have been built with a brake pedal arm that could collapse while braking. A brake pedal arm that collapses during normal braking may prevent the driver from activating the service brakes, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Should this occur, the Electronic Park Brake on the center console can be pulled up and held while driving to slow the vehicle to a controlled stop. Additionally, unless deactivated, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system will intervene without further action from the driver when it detects an imminent collision.
Recall Chronology:
- September 27, 2024: The Stellantis Europe S.p.A Customer Experience (CX) department opened an investigation following warranty cases related to brake pedal assemblies collapsing during normal driving.
- September 27, 2024 – October 1, 2024: The CX organization reviewed supplier data and warranty records, identifying the suspect period on affected vehicles.
- October 1, 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A identified 12 global field reports potentially related to this issue, with dates of receipt ranging from November 8, 2023, to April 4, 2024.
- October 1, 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A reported one accident, with no injuries or fatalities, potentially related to this issue across all markets.
- October 2, 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
- October 9, 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A expanded the suspect population by including additional vehicles.
- October – November 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A reviewed service part sales records to identify any suspect parts sold in the U.S. market.
- November 6, 2024: FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected units.
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to repair the pedal assembly by adding a bolt and a nut. If the brake pedal assembly is not installed on a vehicle, it will be repurchased.
The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the safety recall launch through established communication channels.
Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm free of charge. FCA US will repurchase the parts for brake pedal assemblies not installed on vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA’s number for this recall is C2B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.
