NHTSA Campaign 18V277000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 1, 2018 · 2,457 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.

Consequence

If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 4500 2018 2,457
RAM 5500 2018 2,457

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V277000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.