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Ram 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V-037 · Reported February 1, 2021 · 683 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ram 1500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
683
REMEDY
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported a problem with the foundation components master cylinder. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-037.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Ram 1500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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