Heavy-Duty Ram Trucks Recalled Due to Risk of Antilock Brake Failure

The hydraulic control unit can malfunction, impacting ABS, electronic stability control, and traction control performance

Jeff S. Bartlett, Consumer Reports Managing Editor, Autos.

By Jeff S. Bartlett
Managing Editor, Autos

December 9, 2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017–2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks due to the risk of an antilock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control system failure. The recall involves 317,630 trucks.

Ram Recall Details

Vehicles Recalled
• 2017–2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks
• 2017–2018 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.

The problem: The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the antilock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control systems to fail.

The fix: Dealers will replace the brake HCU, free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact FCA customer service at 800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign number: 24V896000. FCA’s number for this recall is C4B.

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Jeff S. Bartlett

Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett