NHTSA Recall 19V635000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2019-08-29. An estimated 5,495 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: V98
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.