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SevereNHTSA·21V549000·Announced 2021-07-21

Osage Recalls 2019 Ram Chassis Vehicles Due to Brake Line Chafing

Osage is recalling 2019 Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis vehicles because improperly routed rear brake lines may chafe and leak fluid, increasing crash risk.

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 result in a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Osage Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Ram 4500 chassis, Ram 5500 chassis, Ram 4500 Warrior, Ram 5500 Warrior, and Ram 5500 Super Warrior vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been improperly routed. This routing error allows the line to chafe against suspension components, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2019 model year units of the specific chassis and Warrior models listed above.

Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting and replace the rear brake caliper flexible line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Osage customer service at 1-800-822-3634 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
OSAGE RAM 4500 CHASSIS, RAM 5500 CHASSIS, WARRIOR, SUPER WARRIOR
Brand
OSAGE
Manufacturer
Osage Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (4)

  • RAM 4500 CHASSIS
  • RAM 5500 CHASSIS
  • WARRIOR
  • SUPER WARRIOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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