NHTSA recall 21V-016 (21V016000)
service brakes recall reported January 20, 2021 - about 6 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V016000
- Also written as
- 21V-016
- Manufacturer number
- 20E-031
- Reported
- January 20, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~6
- Component
- service brakes
What is being recalled
Custom Truck And Body Works is recalling certain 2020 Dodge 4500 and 5500 vehicles. 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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
Custom Truck And Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected suspension systems, and rear brake caliper flexible line, free of charge. Owners may contact Custom Truck And Body Works customer service at 1-706-553-9178. Custom Truck And Body Works number for this recall is 20E-031.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-016 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.