EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Motor vehicles
Passenger car Dodge “Durango” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02568/26
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert for certain Dodge Durango passenger cars due to a potential fault in the ABS system that may cause unintended vehicle movement and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The issue is related to incorrect pressure readings from the hydraulic control unit, which can lead to the deactivation of safety features such as ABS and ESP. Affected vehicles were produced between June 2018 and July 2019.
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Product
Passenger car — Dodge
- Brand
- Dodge
- Name / model
- Durango · Individual approval (Type WD)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 12.06.2018 - 12.07.2019
What is the risk?
- A fault in the hydraulic control unit of the ABS system may cause an incorrect pressure reading. This could inadvertently activate the brake warning light, deactivate the ABS and ESP, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement, accidents and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/09/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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