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Ram 1500 Classic missing brake pedal retaining clip

NHTSA campaign 21V037000 · Reported 2021-02-01 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

Extremely serious — owners are told not to drive until they receive inspection and repair instructions, because the brakes can stop working entirely.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some of these trucks were built without a small clip that holds the brake pedal onto the rod running into the brake system. Without it, the pedal can come apart from the brakes. If that happens, pressing the pedal does nothing and you cannot slow or stop the truck. Chrysler says not to drive these trucks until you get instructions. A dealer will check the truck and install the missing clip at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Stop driving the truck and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it is affected.
2. Call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall Y04) or your Ram dealer for instructions on getting it inspected.
3. The dealer inspects and installs the push rod clip free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.