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February 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V037000
A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V037
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 24
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. NOTE: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
Notes
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 towww.nhtsa.gov..
Subject
The brake clip which retains the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal on about 659 of the above vehicles may be missing. A vehicle built without the clip could allow the master cylinder push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal pin, separating the brake pedal from the brake system. A disconnected master cylinder push rod results in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes using the brake pedal, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. The parking brake function is unaffected.
FCA US recommends that owners DO NOT DRIVE their vehicles until they receive instructions on how to have their vehicle inspected, and repaired if necessary.
Repair
Inspect for a clip installed on the pivot pin securing the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm. If the clip is missing, install a clip.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that the clip is missing and the vehicle must be held overnight. Customer vehicle must not be driven prior to the inspection/repair.