Vehicle recall 20V313000 · May 28, 2020
Frazer Ram 4500 Chassis, Frazer Ram 5500 Chassis and 3 more models
The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Frazer is recalling certain 2019-2020 emergency vehicles built on RAM 4500 and 5500 chassis, equipped with certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
- Consequence
- A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Frazer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Frazer customer service at 1-888-372-9371.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V313000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Frazer
- Owner notification
- June 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Frazer Ram 4500 Chassis (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Frazer Ram 5500 Chassis (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Liquid Spring DS135RS3-DM (model year not listed)
- Liquid Spring DS135RS3A (model year not listed)
- Liquid Spring DS135RS3AF (model year not listed)
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