RAM 4500 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V277000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4500 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-03 |
Production Dates: 2018-01-15 - 2018-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: U41
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2457
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41.
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.
