Braun Northwest recalls 2019-2020 RAM 5500 models with liquid spring suspension for potential rear brake failure. Worn brake lines may leak fluid, causing partial or complete loss of rear brakes. Owners must contact customer service for free repair.
A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 5500 trucks that may have worn rear brake lines. This could cause fluid leaks and loss of rear brakes, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80011-ram-5500-2020-recall-worn-brake-lines-risk-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80011-ram-5500-2020-recall-worn-brake-lines-risk-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V008000
“RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Worn brake lines risk crash due to brake failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80011-ram-5500-2020-recall-worn-brake-lines-risk-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall 21V008000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V008000).
The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact a suspension component, causing excessive wear. This wear can lead to fluid leaks and partial or complete loss of rear brakes, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2019-2020 RAM 5500 trucks with liquid spring suspension systems are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of brake failure.
Check if your 2019-2020 RAM 5500 has a liquid spring suspension system. The recall started June 8, 2020, and Braun Northwest will notify owners.
Call Braun Northwest at 1-360-748-0195 to schedule a free repair.
Dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the flexible line mounting.
Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact a suspension component, causing excessive wear and potential brake failure.
Check if your 2019-2020 RAM 5500 has a liquid spring suspension system. The recall started June 8, 2020.
The recall began June 8, 2020, but no specific deadline is mentioned for repairs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Braun Northwest to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V008000 — Braun Northwest Braun Northwest Hello, I own a Braun Northwest that is covered by recall 21V008000 from Braun Northwest. The official recall notice states: Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195. 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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