The defect
Arrow Manufacturing, Inc. (Arrow) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis equipped with LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact a suspension component, causing a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak may cause partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers installed a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and inspected and replaced worn brake lines as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Arrow Manufacturing customer service at 1-712-261-3157.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 5500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 4500 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 4500 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 4500 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 5500 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 5500 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Arrow Manufacturing RAM 5500 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2021
58 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021