CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
- Risk
- The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.
- 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 calipers on these trucks may have been built with the wrong assembly fluid. This can make the rubber seals inside the calipers swell, which may cause the brakes to stay partially applied, or drag, even when the driver is not pressing the pedal.
Dragging brakes can overheat the brakes and raise the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or take their vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes at no cost. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 2019 |