CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Dodge 5500 vehicles. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been improperly routed, which could allow it to chafe against suspension components, and result in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and replace the rear brake caliper flexible line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification was mailed on May 13, 2020. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear brake caliper flexible hose on certain 2019-2020 Lifeline RAM 5500 vehicles may have been improperly routed. This could allow the hose to rub against suspension components and wear through, causing a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can lead to a loss of braking, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Lifeline customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132 or take it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting and replace the line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2020.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lifeline RAM 5500 | 20192020 |
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