RAM 5500 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V759000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 5500 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-04-27 | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ZA5
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26961
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106
Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."
A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.
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.
