22E086 – ZA6 – Incorrect Brake Hose Diameter – Mopar Brake Hoses

SEOCONTENT-START

ZA6/NHTSA 22E-086
YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION
Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App.
Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity.
DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall ZA6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Rear Brake Hose
Dear [Name],
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
FCA US has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 – Brake hoses. Constriction requirement states, “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. WHY DOES MY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT NEED REPAIRS?
FCA records indicate that you may have had a rear brake hose replaced or purchased for your vehicle [¹]. Some rear brake hose assemblies may have an out of specification orifice diameter. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy as quickly as possible, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [²]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience. WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online [³]. Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21- 8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371

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April 2023
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Equipment Safety Recall
ZA6 / NHTSA 22E-086
Rear Brake Hose
Mopar Right rear brake hose 68371722AA
Mopar Right rear brake hose 68371722AB Mopar Left rear brake hose 68371723AB
Intended for use with 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab
Chassis vehicles.
Some of the above rear brake hoses sold as aftermarket equipment may have an
orifice diameter that is not within specification. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 S5.3.1 Constriction requirement states: “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement.
Remedy Available
Subject Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 2 Repair If the brake hose/tube assembly has not been installed, refer to the following
Exchange Procedure on Page 3. If the brake hose/tube assembly has been installed, replace it using the following
Service Procedure on Page 5. Parts Information NOTE: Order only the Hose/Tube Assembly that is required.
NOTE: Hose/Tube Assembly includes banjo bolt, washers, and retainers. Part Number Qty. Description
68371722AB 1 Brake Hose/Tube Assembly, Right Rear 68371723AB 1 Brake Hose/Tube Assembly, Left Rear 04318080AD 1 Brake fluid DOT 3 12oz. bottle (MS-4574) Parts Return No parts return required for this campaign. Render the recalled brake hose/tube assembly unusable and discard. Special Tools The following special tools are required to perform this repair:
⮚ NPN Brake Bleeding Equipment
⮚ NPN Brake Holding Tool Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 3 Exchange Procedure Use this procedure for any uninstalled brake hose. 1. Locate the Julian Data Code stamped on the hose coupler (Figure 1). JULIAN DATE LOCATION Figure 1 – Julian Date Code Location 2. Read and record the Julian Data Code, a magnifying lens and a bright light may be necessary to view the date code. Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 4 Exchange Procedure [Continued] 3. For deciphering the Julian Data Code refer to (Figure 2). The dates of suspect parts are as follows:
• P/N ending in 22AA – 1/29/2019 thru 3/21/2020
• P/N ending in 22AB – 6/9/2020 thru 8/20/2020
• P/N ending in 23AB – 4/1/2020 thru 8/19/2020 HCO Y M DD X NNNNNN Last 6 Characters of Part Number Production Shift 1, 2, 3 Day of Month
Month: 1-9 (Jan – Sept) X, Y, Z (Oct, Nov, Dec) Manufacture Date Last Digit of the Year (9 = 2019) (0 = 2020) etc. Figure 2 – Julian Data Code Format 4. Is the brake hose one of the suspect parts based on the Julian Date Code?
⮚ YES: Julian Date Code identifies brake hose was produced during the suspect production dates. Exchange the brake hose for a new brake hose.
⮚ NO: Julian Date Code identifies brake hose was NOT produced during the suspect production dates. Return the brake hose to the customer. Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 5 Service Procedure A. Brake Hose/Tube Assembly Removal 1. Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake hoses/tubes are being serviced (Figure 3). BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL BRAKE PEDAL Figure 3 – Brake Pedal Holding Tool Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 6 Service Procedure [Continued] 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. If equipped; release the Antilock Brake System (ABS) wire retainers from the rear brake fluid tube (Figure 4). RETAINERS ABS WIRE Figure 4 – ABS Wire Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 7 Service Procedure [Continued] 4. Remove and SAVE the bolt securing the brake hose/tube support bracket to the rear axle (Figure 5). 5. Remove the brake hose/tube plastic retainer from the rear axle (Figure 5). SUPPORT BRACKET RETAINER Figure 5 – Brake Tube Fasteners Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 8 Service Procedure [Continued] 6. Place a suitable drain pan under the brake hose/tube connections to capture lost fluid while disconnecting. 7. Remove the banjo bolt with copper washers and brake hose from the rear brake caliper (Figure 6). BANJO BOLT BRAKE HOSE 8. Disconnect the brake tube from the junction block above the rear axle differential (Figure 7). REAR BRAKE CALIPER Figure 6 – Brake Hose Banjo Bolt BRAKE TUBE JUNCTION BLOCK 9. Render the brake hose/tube assembly unusable and DISCARD. REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL Figure 7 – Brake Tube Junction Block Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 9 Service Procedure [Continued] B. Brake Hose/Tube Assembly Installation 1. Position the NEW brake hose/tube assembly to the rear axle. 2. Connect the brake tube to the junction block above the rear axle differential. Tighten the brake tube flare nut to 20 N·m (15 Ft. Lbs.) (Figure 7). 3. Install the brake hose to the rear brake caliper. NEW banjo bolt and copper washers are included as part of the brake hose assembly. Tighten the banjo bolt to 35 N·m (26 Ft. Lbs.) (Figure 6). 4. Secure the brake hose/tube plastic retainer to the rear axle (Figure 5). 5. Install the bolt securing the brake hose/tube support bracket to the rear axle. Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 Ft. Lbs.) (Figure 5). 6. If equipped; attach the ABS wire retainers to the rear brake fluid tube (Figure 4). 7. Remove the brake pedal holding tool (Figure 3). Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 10 Service Procedure [Continued] 8. Partly lower the vehicle and open the hood. NOTE: Use Mopar® brake fluid, or an equivalent quality fluid meeting SAE J1703-F and DOT 3 standards only. Use ONLY fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container. 9. Remove reservoir filler cap and fill reservoir. 10. Top off the brake fluid if necessary. 11. Attach one end of the bleed hose (1) to the bleed screw and insert the opposite end into a glass container (2) partially filled with brake fluid. Be sure the end of the bleed hose is immersed in fluid (Figure 8). Figure 8 – Bleed Hose Immersed in Container of Brake Fluid Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 11 Service Procedure [Continued] NOTE: Bleed procedure should be in this order (1) Right rear (2) Left rear. Bleeding of the front calipers will not be necessary. 12. MANUAL BLEEDING a. Open the bleeder, then have a helper press down the brake pedal. Once the pedal is down, hold the pedal down while closing the bleeder. Repeat bleeding until fluid stream is clear and free of bubbles. Then move to the next wheel. b. Apply brake pressure several times to seat the brake pads and obtain a firm brake pedal. c. Tighten the caliper bleed screws to 10 N·m (89 In. Lbs.). 13. PRESSURE BLEEDING NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully when using pressure equipment. Do not exceed the tank manufacturers pressure recommendations. Generally, a tank pressure of 15-20 psi is adequate for bleeding. Do not pressure bleed without a proper master cylinder adapter. The wrong adapter can lead to leakage, or drawing air back into the system. a. Fill the bleeder tank with recommended fluid and purge air from the tank lines before bleeding. b. Open the bleeder until fluid stream is clear and free of bubbles. Then move to the next wheel. c. Tighten the caliper bleed screws to 10 N·m (89 In. Lbs.). Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 12 Service Procedure [Continued] 14. Top off the brake fluid and install the reservoir cap. 15. Clean any excess brake fluid from vehicle. 16. Close the hood. 17. Lower the vehicle. 18. Return the vehicle to the customer or inventory Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 13 Completion Reporting and Reimbursement Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments. Use the following labor operation number and time allowance: Labor Operation Time Number Allowance
Exchange uninstalled rear brake hose/tube(s). 05-ZA-61-81 0.0 hours Replace one rear brake hose/tube. 05-ZA-61-82 0.4 hours Replace both rear brake hose/tubes. 05-ZA-61-83 0.7 hours
Related Operation
Dealership handling fee for exchange of 95-05-30-50
uninstalled rear brake hose/tube(s). Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions. Dealer Notification To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification. Owner Notification and Service Scheduling All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached. Equipment Safety Recall ZA6 – Brake Hose Page 14 Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed. GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence. Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use. Additional Information If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services / Field Operations
FCA US LLC ZA6/NHTSA 22E-086
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Rear Brake Hose Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION
Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall ZA6. FCA US has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 – Brake hoses. Constriction requirement states, “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT NEED REPAIRS?
FCA records indicate that you may have had a rear brake hose replaced or purchased for your vehicle [¹]. Some rear brake hose assemblies may have an out of specification orifice diameter. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
FCA will exchange/replace your rear brake hose [²] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, if installed on a vehicle, your dealer will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, your dealer will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed We recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring your rear brake hose or vehicle with rear brake hose installed and this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR,
CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [³] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371

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ZA6/NHTSA 22E-086
YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION
Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App.
Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity.
DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall ZA6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Rear Brake Hose
Dear [Name],
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 – Brake hoses. Constriction requirement states, “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT NEED REPAIRS?
FCA records indicate that you may have had a rear brake hose replaced or purchased for your vehicle [¹]. Some rear brake hose assemblies may have an out of specification orifice diameter. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
FCA will exchange/replace your rear brake hose [²] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, if installed on a vehicle, your dealer will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, your dealer will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed We recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring your rear brake hose or vehicle with rear brake hose installed and this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR,
CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [³] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371

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10/12/2022
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – ZA6 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced an equipment safety recall on certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above rear brake hoses manufactured and sold as aftermarket equipment may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 S5.3.1 Constriction requirement states: “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on rear brake hoses. If installed on a vehicle, FCA US will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, FCA US will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 4th Quarter of 2022. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Rear Brake Hose ZA6/NHTSA 22E-086 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION
Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Please reference Safety Recall ZA6. Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 – Brake hoses. Constriction requirement states, “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. WHY DOES MY ITEM OF EQUIPMENT NEED REPAIRS?
FCA records indicate that you may have had a rear brake hose replaced or purchased for your vehicle [¹]. Some rear brake hose assemblies may have an out of specification orifice diameter. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE?
The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy as quickly as possible, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [²]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience. WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED?
If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online [³]. Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations
FCA US LLC [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information.
[2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.
[3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21- 8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Mr. Mrs. Customer
1234 Main Street
Hometown, MI 48371

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10/12/2022
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – ZA6 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced an equipment safety recall on certain Mopar aftermarket rear brake hoses, right rear 68371722AA, right rear 68371722AB, and left rear 68371723AB, intended for use on 2019 and 2020 Model Year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above rear brake hoses manufactured and sold as aftermarket equipment may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106 S5.3.1 Constriction requirement states: “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64 percent requirement. SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on rear brake hoses. If installed on a vehicle, FCA US will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, FCA US will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 4th Quarter of 2022. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) DEC 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-086 Manufacturer Recall No. : ZA6 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 183 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Mopar
Right rear brake hose Part No. : 68371722AA Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some right rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification.
The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 20. Production Dates : JAN 29, 2019 – MAR 21, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 2 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : Mopar
Right rear brake hose Part No. : 68371722AB Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some right rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 40. Production Dates : JUN 09, 2020 – AUG 20, 2020 Brand / Trade 3 :
Model : Mopar
Left rear brake hose Part No. : 68371723AB Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some left rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 123. Production Dates : APR 01, 2020 – AUG 19, 2020 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 3 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS No. 106 S5.3.1 Constriction states: “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64% requirement. FMVSS 1 : 106 – Brake hoses FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more
susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which can increase the risk of a crash without prior warning.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name : Hose, Brake – Right Rear Component Description : Right rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371722AA Component Name : Hose, Brake – Right Rear Component Description : Right rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371722AB Component Name : Hose, Brake – Left Rear Component Description : Left rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371723AB Supplier Identification : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 4 Component Manufacturer
Name : Hitachi Cable America Inc.
Address : 5300 Grant Line Road
New Albany Indiana 47150 Country : United States Chronology :
• On August 28, 2020, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“VSRC”) organization opened an investigation based on information from the FCA US Chassis Engineering group of a potential noncompliance for the rear brake hose assembly on 2019 and 2020 MY Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles. • On September 23, 2020, the FCA US VSRC organization confirmed that rear brake hose assemblies may have been built with an orifice diameter that is out of specification. • On October 15, 2020, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected units. • On October 22, 2020, FCA US filed a Noncompliance Information Report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573 which was assigned NHTSA recall number 20E-080 and FCA US Recall Number W76. • On November 13, 2020, FCA US petitioned the NHTSA, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 556, for exemption from the notification and remedy requirements. • On October 5, 2022, FCA US received notice that the NHTSA denied FCA US’ petition. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on rear brake hoses. If
installed on a vehicle, FCA US will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, FCA US will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
The remedy component will be a new rear brake hose with in-specification orifices. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
NR
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **12/13/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin mailing Final Owner
Letters on or about 04/27/2023. **10/11/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 11/30/2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 30, 2022 – NOV 30, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 30, 2022 – NOV 30, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) OCT 11, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-086 Manufacturer Recall No. : ZA6 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 183 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Mopar
Right rear brake hose Part No. : 68371722AA Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some right rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification.
The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 20. Production Dates : JAN 29, 2019 – MAR 21, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 2 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : Mopar
Right rear brake hose Part No. : 68371722AB Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some right rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 40. Production Dates : JUN 09, 2020 – AUG 20, 2020 Brand / Trade 3 :
Model : Mopar
Left rear brake hose Part No. : 68371723AB Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Some left rear brake hoses may have been manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not within specification. The scope was determined by supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar brake hoses not included in the recall were manufactured with an orifice diameter that is not out of specification or outside of the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 123. Production Dates : APR 01, 2020 – AUG 19, 2020 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 3 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS No. 106 S5.3.1 Constriction states: “Except for that part of an end fitting which does not contain hose, every inside diameter of any section of a hydraulic brake hose assembly shall be not less than 64 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the brake hose.” Brake hoses that have an out of specification orifice diameter have an inside diameter that is less than the 64% requirement. FMVSS 1 : 106 – Brake hoses FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A brake hose that does not meet constriction requirements may be more
susceptible to hose assembly rupture. A ruptured brake hose could result in reduced braking performance, which can increase the risk of a crash without prior warning.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name : Hose, Brake – Right Rear Component Description : Right rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371722AA Component Name : Hose, Brake – Right Rear Component Description : Right rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371722AB Component Name : Hose, Brake – Left Rear Component Description : Left rear brake hose Component Part Number : 68371723AB Supplier Identification : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086 Page 4 Component Manufacturer
Name : Hitachi Cable America Inc.
Address : 5300 Grant Line Road
New Albany Indiana 47150 Country : United States Chronology :
• On August 28, 2020, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“VSRC”) organization opened an investigation based on information from the FCA US Chassis Engineering group of a potential noncompliance for the rear brake hose assembly on 2019 and 2020 MY Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles. • On September 23, 2020, the FCA US VSRC organization confirmed that rear brake hose assemblies may have been built with an orifice diameter that is out of specification. • On October 15, 2020, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected units. • On October 22, 2020, FCA US filed a Noncompliance Information Report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573 which was assigned NHTSA recall number 20E-080 and FCA US Recall Number W76. • On November 13, 2020, FCA US petitioned the NHTSA, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 556, for exemption from the notification and remedy requirements. • On October 5, 2022, FCA US received notice that the NHTSA denied FCA US’ petition. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on rear brake hoses. If
installed on a vehicle, FCA US will remove the affected hose and install a new hose. If not installed on a vehicle, FCA US will inspect the production date label to determine if the hose is affected and replace if needed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
The remedy component will be a new rear brake hose with in-specification orifices. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-086
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
NR
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **10/11/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on
or about 11/30/2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 30, 2022 – NOV 30, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 30, 2022 – NOV 30, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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