CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Stonebrooke Equipment INC. (Stonebrooke) is recalling one 2019 RAM 5500 vehicle. The rear brake caliper flexible line can contact suspension components, causing excessive wear and a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can result a loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace the rear brake caliper flexible line if necessary, and install banjo blocks, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Stonebrooke customer service at 1-952-244-4440.
- 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 flexible hose that feeds the rear brake caliper can rub against nearby suspension parts. Over time this causes excessive wear and can lead to a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of the rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible line, replace it if necessary, and install banjo blocks at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed June 24, 2021 can contact Stonebrooke Equipment customer service at 1-952-244-4440. 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
| Stonebrooke Equipment RAM 5500 | 2019 |
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