NHTSA recall 21V-023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Excellance, Inc · Reported January 26, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-023
January 26, 2021 · Excellance, Inc
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V023000
ManufacturerExcellance, Inc
Report dateJanuary 26, 2021
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: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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