Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 21V-634 · Utility Bodywerks vehicles

Luxe Trucks dba Utility Bodywerks recall 21V-634 covers 4 Utility Bodywerks vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

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Vehicles repaired0 of 4 · 2024 Q3
Vehicles affected42 models
ReportedAug 12, 2021Owners notified Jun 30, 2022
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V634000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

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Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q22024 Q3