NHTSA Recall # | 150987 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V635000 |
MFG Compaign # | V98 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 24/10/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/07/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/08/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/08/19 |
Report created | 29/08/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5495 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2019 ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell. |
Consequence summary | The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Fca us will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began october 24, 2019. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us' number for this recall is v98. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |