Chrysler recalls 2019-2020 RAM 5500 models with potential brake hose rupture causing loss of braking. Owners must have rear brake hoses replaced free by dealers.
A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 5500 trucks due to a rear brake hose that may rupture, leading to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2019 and 2020. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80012-ram-5500-2020-recall-brake-hose-rupture-risk-increases-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80012-ram-5500-2020-recall-brake-hose-rupture-risk-increases-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V759000
“RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Brake hose rupture risk increases crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80012-ram-5500-2020-recall-brake-hose-rupture-risk-increases-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 22V759000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V759000).
The rear brake hose has an inside diameter that may be too small, causing it to rupture. This rupture can lead to loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 RAM 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the corrected brake hoses face increased crash risk.
Check if your vehicle was sold between 2019 and 2020. The recall covers RAM 5500 Cab Chassis models.
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses free of charge for affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023, so you should have received one if affected.
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.
The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture, leading to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2019-2020 RAM 5500 Cab Chassis model.
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses free of charge. You can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V759000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 22V759000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5. 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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