RAM 4500 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20E031000

Make Model Year
RAM 4500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-13 2020-05-13 2020-05-13

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 397

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Summary

LiquidSpring LLC "LiquidSpring" is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems "C.L.A.S.S.", part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM, sold for use with 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. 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. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

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

LiquidSpring has notified the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls to have their dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall May 13, 2020. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1.

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.safercar.gov.