2019 Pl Custom Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published August 24, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 24, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V657000, published August 24, 2021. Recalling firm: PL Custom Emergency Vehicles; 2019 Pl Custom Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles equipped with the LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). 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
Dealers will 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. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PL CUSTOM
- Model
- TYPE I
- Manufacturer
- PL Custom Emergency Vehicles
- Lot
- 2019 PL CUSTOM TYPE I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Pl Custom Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V657000 on August 24, 2021. Reported hazard: PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles equipped with the LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). 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?
Dealers will 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. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PL CUSTOM. Model: TYPE I.