CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Type 1 ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
- Risk
- A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall began July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
- 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
On certain Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis with C.L.A.S.S. suspension, the rear brake caliper flexible line may be routed so it contacts a suspension component. Over time this contact can wear the line, which may cause brake fluid to leak.
A leak can lead to partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear, install a kit to change how the line is mounted, and replace worn brake lines if needed, all free of charge. Owners can contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Frontline Type I | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Marque Type I | 201820192020 |
| Mccoy Miller Type I | 201820192020 |
| Road Rescue Type I | 201820192020 |
| Wheeled Coach Type I | 201820192020 |