Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 21V-023 · Ram vehicles
Excellance, Inc recall 21V-023 covers 4 Ram vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Excellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
The risk
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799.
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.