NHTSA Campaign 21V384000

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

Issued by Life Line Emergency Vehicles · Reported May 25, 2021 · 36 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Dodge 5500 vehicles. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been improperly routed, which could allow it to chafe against suspension components, and result in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and replace the rear brake caliper flexible line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification was mailed on May 13, 2020. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LIFELINE RAM 5500 2019 36
LIFELINE RAM 5500 2020 36

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V384000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.