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SevereNHTSA·21V008000·Announced 2021-01-13

Braun Northwest Recalls 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 Trucks for Brake Line Wear

Braun Northwest is recalling 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks with Liquid Spring rear suspensions because a brake line may wear, causing loss of rear brakes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a complete loss of rear brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. The recall addresses a defect in the rear brake caliper flexible line, which may have been routed in a way that causes it to contact a suspension component.

This contact can lead to excessive wear on the brake line. A worn line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 4500, 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Braun Northwest
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
23

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)

  • 4500
  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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