CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."
- Risk
- A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.
- 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 inside diameter of the rear brake hoses on these trucks may be too small. This does not meet the federal brake hose safety standard, and the hose could rupture over time.
If a rear brake hose ruptures, the vehicle can lose braking ability, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair promptly.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the rear brake hoses at no charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed April 27, 2023 can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 4500 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| RAM 5500 | 20192020 |