SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The brake hoses in your Ram 4500 or 5500 are like the veins that carry brake fluid to your rear brakes. In some 2019-2020 models, these hoses might be too small, which could cause them to burst.
Risk if Unfixed
If a brake hose bursts, you'll lose braking power in the back, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty brake hoses with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which was mailed April 27, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
What Happened
The flexible line in your vehicle's rear brake system is like a protective sleeve that connects the brake caliper to the suspension. In some modified RAM 4500/5500 models from 2019-2020, this line might be in the wrong spot, causing friction and wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flexible line wears out, brake fluid could leak, and you might lose your rear brakes. This could make it hard to slow down or stop, especially on hills or when merging onto a busy road, increasing the chance of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Excellance will contact you to schedule a repair, and their dealers will fix the issue by installing a protective kit to prevent damage and ensure the brake line is in the correct position – all for free.
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Original — What Happened
Excellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS 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.
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
Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Braun Northwest
What Happened
The flexible line in your rear brakes is like a flexible hose that connects the brake caliper to the brake pedal. In some 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 models with Liquid Spring rear suspension, this line might be positioned so it wears down too fast.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flexible line wears down, it could start leaking brake fluid, causing your rear brakes to fail partially or completely. This would make it harder to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a repair kit to secure the flexible line and modify its mounting, and replace any worn-out lines for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.