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SevereNHTSA·22V759000·Announced 2022-10-11

FCA Recalls 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 for Brake Hose Defect

FCA US is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles because rear brake hoses may rupture, causing loss of braking ability.

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 (brake hose rupture) that can cause loss of braking ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The recall involves 26,961 units where the rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small. This defect could cause the hose to rupture, resulting in a loss of braking ability and an increased risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.

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
RAM 4500, 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
26,961

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)

  • 4500
  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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