Ram 4500, 5500 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture
high How serious is it? About this label
A ruptured brake hose can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V759000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks, the inside diameter of the rear brake hose may be too small. Because of this, the hose could rupture. These vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for brake hoses. If a hose ruptures, the vehicle can lose its ability to brake properly, which increases the risk of a crash while driving.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer (or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403) to schedule the brake hose replacement.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 22V759000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
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:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.