Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V016000 Reported January 20, 2021

Brake line routing fluid leak

Q: What is recall 21V016000?

NHTSA recall 21V016000 was issued by Custom Truck And Body Works on January 20, 2021. It addresses: Brake line routing fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Custom Truck And Body Works · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V016000

Manufacturer Campaign

20E-031

Manufacturer

Custom Truck And Body Works

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 20, 2021

Defect Summary

Custom truck and body works is recalling certain 2020 dodge 4500 and 5500 vehicles. in the affected suspension systems, 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

Custom truck and body works will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected suspension systems, and rear brake caliper flexible line, free of charge. owners may contact custom truck and body works customer service at 1-706-553-9178. custom truck and body works number for this recall is 20e-031.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Custom Truck And Body Works dealer and reference recall ID 21V016000 or campaign 20E-031.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V016000?

NHTSA recall 21V016000 was issued by Custom Truck And Body Works on January 20, 2021. It addresses: Brake line routing fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Custom Truck And Body Works dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V016000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20E-031. 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.