June 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V418000
Damage to Brake Line can Cause Brake Fluid Leak
A brake fluid leak can result a loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V418000
Manufacturer Stonebrooke Equipment INC.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Stonebrooke Equipment INC. (Stonebrooke) is recalling one 2019 RAM 5500 vehicle. The rear brake caliper flexible line can contact suspension components, causing excessive wear and a brake fluid leak.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace the rear brake caliper flexible line if necessary, and install banjo blocks, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Stonebrooke customer service at 1-952-244-4440.
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 to www.nhtsa.gov.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
4 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V418-2525.PDF 214.105KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V418-6789.PDF 214.105KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V418-9075.PDF 214.114KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V418-7113.pdf 645.559KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V418&docType=RCL
- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100% longer than DOT 3, 50% longer than DOT 4, and 10% longer than DOT 5. 1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 685mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch ESI6 is 3 years.
- Recommended for all ABS, disc and drum brake systems as well as hydraulic clutches requiring DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids
- Provides corrosion protection for all metals within the braking system
- Compatible with all conventional brake fluids
- Substantially reduces the possibility of fluid vaporization and eventual brake failure
- Excellent performance in high-temperature braking systems
- PERFORMANCE – The 336⁰ F wet boil point and 521⁰ F dry boil point exceeds common characteristics for DOT 4 brake fluids
- An exclusive European formula with an exceptionally high boiling point and superior anti-vapor lock characteristics
- Superior braking during arduous conditions like racing and rallying
- Typical wet boiling point is 270deg. C
- Typical dry boiling point is 310deg. C
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- Synthetic quality brake fluid
- Contains special ingredients to guard against vapor lock and moisture absorption
- Exceeds requirements for both DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids
- Specially formulated for DOT 4 brake fluid applications
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS brake systems
- 2 Pack
- Dry boiling point 594 degrees F
- Motul 600 brake fluid is 100 percent synthetic and has an extremely high boiling poin
- Helping to prevent vapor lock and brake fade during hard use
- This brake fluid exceeds both DOT 3 and DOT 4 specifications
- Premium Brake and Hydraulic clutch fluid that protects internal components from corrosion under normal use
- High boiling point to minimize Brake fluid boiling and vapor lock
- Excellent low temperature capability and stability when used where lower cold viscosities are required
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