RAM 2500 2019: Swollen Brake Seals Risk Overheating and Crash
Chrysler (FCA US) recalls 2019 RAM 2500 trucks with swollen brake seals that can overheat and cause crashes. Free brake caliper and hose replacement available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2019 RAM 2500 trucks that may have brake seals swelling due to incorrect assembly fluid. This can cause brakes to drag, overheat, and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact FCA US for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224295-ram-2500-2019-swollen-brake-seals-risk-overheating-and-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224295-ram-2500-2019-swollen-brake-seals-risk-overheating-and-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V635000
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“RAM 2500 2019: Swollen Brake Seals Risk Overheating and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224295-ram-2500-2019-swollen-brake-seals-risk-overheating-and-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V635000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V635000).
Why it’s dangerous
Swollen brake seals from incorrect assembly fluid cause brakes to drag. This leads to overheating and increases crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 RAM 2500 trucks with swollen brake seals are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles that may have been manufactured with incorrect assembly fluid.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 RAM 2500 has brake calipers manufactured with incorrect assembly fluid. The recall covers trucks with swollen seals that cause brake dragging.
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What to do — step by step
Contact FCA US
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule free brake caliper and hose replacement.
Get Brakes Replaced
Dealers will replace front brake calipers, brake hoses, and bleed the brakes at no cost.
What NHTSA says to 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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V635000 (August 29, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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