Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
LiquidSpring LLC
What Happened
The Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System in your RAM 4500 or 5500 has a flexible line that connects the rear brake caliper to the rest of the suspension. In some cases, this line was routed incorrectly, which could cause it to wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flexible line wears out, you could experience a brake fluid leak, which could lead to a partial or complete loss of your rear brakes. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially when braking or going downhill.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the flexible line and install a kit to fix the mounting issue or replace the worn line, all for free. You'll get a notice on May 13, 2020, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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