Brake line routing may cause wear and fluid leak
Defect Summary
Rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2020 type 1 ambulances built on ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af and 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
Rev will notify owners, and dealers will dealers 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. the recall began july 15, 2020. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
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FAQ: Recall 20V284000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V284000?
NHTSA recall 20V284000 was issued by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. on May 20, 2020. It addresses: Brake line routing may cause wear and fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 59 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V284000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.