Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 18V-277 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-277 covers 2,457 Ram vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V277000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.
The risk
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 19 vehicles were listed as unreachable.