Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V222000 Reported April 15, 2015

Broken clutch ignition interlock spring

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 43,939 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V222000
Manufacturer Campaign
R13
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
43,939
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 15, 2015
Completion Rate
28.40

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2006 dodge viper and jeep wrangler and liberty vehicles manufactured july 1, 2005, to july 31, 2006. in the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. as a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r13.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 15V222000 or campaign R13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V222000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V222000?

NHTSA recall 15V222000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 15, 2015. It addresses: Broken clutch ignition interlock spring. The recall affects approximately 43,939 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V222000 or the manufacturer campaign number R13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.