NHTSA recall 21V-008: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Braun Northwest · Reported January 13, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-008
January 13, 2021 · Braun Northwest
Problem
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.
Safety 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 details

NHTSA campaign number21V008000
ManufacturerBraun Northwest
Report dateJanuary 13, 2021
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ram 550010 recalls total2020 Ram 450010 recalls total

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