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SevereNHTSA·21V023000·Announced 2021-01-26

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

Excellance is recalling 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks modified with CLASS Suspension Systems because rear brake lines may wear, causing brake failure.

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 an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Excellance, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles equipped with CLASS 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, potentially causing brake fluid leakage. A worn line may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and prevent future damage at no charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500, 4500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Excellance, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • 5500
  • 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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