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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2018 RAM 5500Manufacturer campaign: C4BPart: 68143491AA / 68195569AA2018 RAM 25002017 RAM 25002017 RAM 45002017 RAM 55002018 RAM 45002017 RAM 35002018 RAM 3500Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
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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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2018 RAM 5500
- Brand or manufacturer
- RAM
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V896000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety