CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles equipped with the LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). In the affected suspension systems, 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. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak may cause partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will 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. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.
- 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 line on certain affected suspension systems may be routed so it contacts a suspension component. Over time this contact can cause wear, and a resulting brake fluid leak may cause partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear, install a kit to modify how the line is mounted, and replace worn brake lines if needed. This work is free of charge. According to the notice, all affected vehicles were repaired in October 2021. Owners with questions can contact PL Custom customer service at 1-732-223-1411, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| PL Custom Type I | 2019 |
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