RAM 4500, 5500 (2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V277000 · May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
2,457
vehicles affected
2,457
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V277000
- Date
- May 1, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 2,457
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V277000?
2 models: Ram 4500 (2018), Ram 5500 (2018), about 2,457 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V277000?
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.
What can happen?
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.