CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.
- Risk
- If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some brake hoses on these trucks may have been built without anti-corrosion plating on their metal end fittings, called ferrules. Over time, the unprotected ferrules can corrode. Corrosion can allow brake fluid to leak from the hoses between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, which may lead to a loss of braking and a higher risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the primary and secondary brake hoses and replace them if needed. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number U41.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 4500 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| RAM 5500 | 2018 |