Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V634000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-08-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V634000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-12
Owners notified
2022-06-30

Defect description

Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks (Utility Bodywerks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake caliper flexible lines may have been improperly routed, which could allow chafing against suspension components, and result in a brake fluid leak.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and replace the rear brake caliper flexible line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Utility Bodywerks' customer service at 1-574-522-8422.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
UTILITY BODYWERKS RAM 45002020 2019
UTILITY BODYWERKS RAM 55002020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.