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SevereNHTSA·21V657000·Announced 2021-08-24

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles Recall Rear Brake Line Wear Issue

PL Custom is recalling 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles because rear brake lines may wear, risking brake loss and crashes.

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 cause a loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles is recalling certain 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles equipped with the LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The recall addresses a defect in the rear brake caliper flexible line, which may have been routed to contact a suspension component. This contact can cause excessive wear on the line, leading to a brake fluid leak and partial or complete loss of rear brakes. This condition fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

The potential loss of rear brakes increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the mounting. If necessary, dealers will also install a kit to replace worn brake lines. All repairs are free of charge. The source notes that all vehicles were repaired in October 2021.

Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PL CUSTOM TYPE I
Brand
PL CUSTOM
Manufacturer
PL Custom Emergency Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
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 (1)

  • TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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