NHTSA Complaint #11639984 — 2015 DODGE DART

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and driving uphill, the RPMs became elevated; however, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depressed during the failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but became a recurring failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a manual transmission. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same independent mechanic and the mechanic determined that the flywheel and clutch plate needed to be replaced; however, the manufacturer did not offer the parts for sale and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.