2019 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published January 14, 2021 · Recall initiated: January 13, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V008000, published January 14, 2021 and initiated January 13, 2021. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2019 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
Braun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. 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.
What to do
Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 4500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2019 RAM 4500 | 2020 RAM 5500 | 2020 RAM 4500 | 2019 RAM 5500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Ram 4500 | 2020 Ram 5500 | 2020 Ram 4500 | 2019 Ram 5500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V008000 on January 14, 2021. Reported hazard: Braun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 4500.