Ram 1500 Brake Pedal Separation Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until they receive inspection and repair instructions. A separated brake pedal can leave the driver unable to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V037000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks were built without the retaining clip that holds the brake pedal push rod in place. Without this clip, the brake pedal can separate from the brake system.
What you should do
2. Do not drive the vehicle; contact a dealer or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair 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 21V037000. 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:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
- Safety risk
- A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.