Ram 1500 Brake Pedal May Separate While Driving
critical How serious is it? About this label
If the driver can't brake the vehicle, this increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V067000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with adjustable pedals, the brake pedal may travel farther than it's supposed to and separate from the rest of the pedal assembly while the vehicle is being driven. If the brake pedal comes apart from the assembly like this, the driver may not be able to use the brakes to slow down or stop the truck when needed.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler/Ram dealer or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair of the adjustable pedal assembly is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V067000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- RAM Brake Recalls Cover Pedal Separation, Hose Damage and Controls · all 11 RAM recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
- Safety risk
- If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.