NHTSA Campaign 24V896000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Nov 27, 2024 · 317,630 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
Consequence
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 9, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2500 | 2017 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2018 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2017 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2018 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2017 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2018 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2017 | 317,630 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2018 | 317,630 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V896000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.