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SevereNHTSA·21V634000·Announced 2021-08-12

Utility Bodywerks Recalls Ram 4500 and 5500 Trucks for Brake Line Defect

Utility Bodywerks is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks because improperly routed rear brake lines may chafe and leak, 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

Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper flexible lines may have been improperly routed. This improper routing allows the lines to chafe against suspension components, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Utility Bodywerks' customer service at 1-574-522-8422 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILITY BODYWERKS RAM 4500, RAM 5500
Brand
UTILITY BODYWERKS
Manufacturer
Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks
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)

  • RAM 4500
  • RAM 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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