LIFELINE RAM 5500 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V384000

Make Model Year
LIFELINE RAM 5500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-13 2021-05-25 2021-05-25

Manufacturers Involved: Life Line Emergency Vehicles

Manufacturer Campaign Number: NA

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Life Line Emergency Vehicles "Life Line" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Dodge 5500 vehicles. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been improperly routed, which could allow it to chafe against suspension components, and result in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and replace the rear brake caliper flexible line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification was mailed on May 13, 2020. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.