2019-2020 Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Braun Northwest reported this safety recall on January 13, 2021. It covers about 23 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23
- reported
- Jan 13, 2021
- owners notified
- Jun 8, 2020
- related complaints
- 5
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V008000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 21V008000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 21V008000, reported on January 13, 2021, covers about 23 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V008000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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