Chrysler Voyager Recall R/2000/012: Parking Brake May Self: Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 May 2000
- Launched
- 15,678
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/012
- DVSA reference
Chrysler recalled Voyager vehicles built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2000. The parking brake lever cable is too long which may cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged. The dealer will replace parking brake cable with shorter cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake lever cable is too long which may cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged. This condition may cause the parking brake to self-release.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY SELF - RELEASE Defect: The parking brake lever cable is too long which may cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged. This condition may cause the parking brake to self-release. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable with shorter cable. Additionally as part of the above recall the repair contained in Daimler-Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin 05i-801-99 relating to parking brake imbalance will be carried out on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged.
The Fix
The dealer will replace parking brake cable with shorter cable.
Are You Affected?
Voyager built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Chrysler estimates 15,678 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2000/012. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| VoyagerHandbrake may fail | Low | R/2006/146 | |
| VoyagerWindscreen wipers may fail to operate | Book soon | R/2006/145 | |
| VoyagerThe upper power steering hose may split and leak | Urgent | R/2005/012 | |
| VoyagerSeat belt may become inoperative | Urgent | R/2002/101 | |
| Grand Voyager, VoyagerEngine compartment fuel leak concern | Urgent | R/2002/060 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/1998/042 on 27 Jul 1998, for defective roll over valve may result in fuel odour and leaks. The one launched after it was R/2001/089 on 26 Nov 2001, for hand brake may fail. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/012, launched 2 May 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.