Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings07/21/202121V549000
Osage Industries, Inc. (Osage) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Ram 5500 chassis, Dodge Ram 4500 chassis, Dodge Ram 5500 Super Warrior, Dodge Ram 4500 Warrior, and Dodge Ram 5500 Warrior vehicles. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been improperly routed, which could allow it to chafe against suspension components, and result in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Osage customer service at 1-800-822-3634.
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.
Exterior lighting: Brake lights03/20/201919V221000
Osage Industries, Inc. (Osage) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Osage Brave, Warrior and Super Warrior Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Osage will notify owners and Whelen will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Osage Industries customer service at 1-573-897-3113.
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.safercar.gov.