Chrysler 2018 RAM 4500 Brake Hose Recall: Corrosion Risk
Chrysler recalls 2018 RAM 4500 trucks with potential brake hose corrosion causing brake fluid leaks and crash risk. Owners must have hoses inspected and replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 RAM 4500 trucks because brake hoses may corrode, leading to brake fluid leaks and loss of braking. This could increase crash risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225312-chrysler-2018-ram-4500-brake-hose-recall-corrosion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225312-chrysler-2018-ram-4500-brake-hose-recall-corrosion-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V277000
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“Chrysler 2018 RAM 4500 Brake Hose Recall: Corrosion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225312-chrysler-2018-ram-4500-brake-hose-recall-corrosion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V277000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V277000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake hoses may corrode due to missing anti-corrosion plating on ferrules. This corrosion can cause brake fluid leaks, leading to loss of braking power and potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 RAM 4500 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the recalled brake hoses are at higher risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 RAM 4500 has brake hoses between the master cylinder and hydraulic control unit. The recall started June 19, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a brake hose inspection.
Get Hoses Replaced
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses for free if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began June 19, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for fixing the issue. Dealers will inspect and replace hoses as needed.
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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 #18V277000 (January 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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