2018 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2018 Ram 3500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Published November 29, 2024 · Recall initiated: November 27, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V896000, published November 29, 2024 and initiated November 27, 2024. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2018 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2018 Ram 3500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 October 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 5500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2018 RAM 5500 | 2018 RAM 2500 | 2017 RAM 2500 | 2017 RAM 4500 | 2017 RAM 5500 | 2018 RAM 4500 | 2017 RAM 3500 | 2018 RAM 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 2500 | 2017 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 5500 | 2018 Ram 4500 | 2017 Ram 3500 | 2018 Ram 3500 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V896000 on November 29, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 October 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 5500.