2019–2020 Utility Bodywerks Ram 4500, 2019–2020 Utility Bodywerks Ram 5500 Recall: Rear brake caliper flexible lines may have been improperly routed, which…
NHTSA campaign 21V634000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 12, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Bodywerks | Ram 4500 | 2019, 2020 |
| Utility Bodywerks | Ram 5500 | 2019, 2020 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V634000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.