If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225312-ram-4500-2018-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic · Recall date January 5, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V277000
“RAM 4500 (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 5, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225312-ram-4500-2018-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic. Based on NHTSA recall 18V277000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V277000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 4500 (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Hello, I own a RAM 4500 (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic that is covered by recall 18V277000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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