Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this defect to federal regulators on Nov 27, 2024 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 317,630. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 2,607 | 10 | 5 | 39 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | 808 | 11 | 2 | 16 |
| 2018 Ram 4500 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 698 | 12 | 6 | 12 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | 316 | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 Ram 4500 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 24V896000.
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