The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V635000·Announced 2019-08-29

2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Trucks Recalled for Brake Caliper Defect

FCA US is recalling 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because incorrect assembly fluid in brake calipers may cause seals to swell, leading to dragging brakes and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake calipers) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The recall addresses a defect where brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid. This error can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, which may lead to brake overheating and an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5,495

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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