The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V974000·Announced 2021-12-16

Arrow Manufacturing Recalls Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis for Brake Leak

Arrow Manufacturing is recalling 2019-2021 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis because a brake line may leak, risking brake loss and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line contact) that can lead to partial or complete loss of rear brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arrow Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper flexible line may contact a suspension component, causing a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak may cause partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2019-2021 model year Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 cab chassis units.

Dealers have installed a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting and inspected and replaced worn brake lines as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired, and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Arrow Manufacturing customer service at 1-712-261-3157 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ARROW MANUFACTURING RAM 5500, RAM 4500
Brand
ARROW MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer
Arrow Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Cab Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
20

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 5500
  • RAM 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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