2019 Ram 4500 | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes
Published May 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 13, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20E031000, published May 13, 2020. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2019 Ram 4500 | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes.
What's the hazard
LiquidSpring LLC (LiquidSpring) is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM, sold for use with 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What to do
LiquidSpring has notified the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls to have their dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall May 13, 2020. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 4500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2019 RAM 4500 | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3AF | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3-DM | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3A | 2020 RAM 4500 | 2020 RAM 5500 | 2019 RAM 5500
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Ram 4500 | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E031000 on May 13, 2020. Reported hazard: LiquidSpring LLC (LiquidSpring) is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM, sold for use with 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
LiquidSpring has notified the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls to have their dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall May 13, 2020. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 4500.