Chrysler recalls 2017-2018 RAM 2500 trucks with hydraulic brake control unit failure that may cause ABS, ESC, and traction control to fail. Owners must have HCU replaced by dealers.
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 RAM 2500 trucks because their hydraulic brake control unit (HCU) can fail, potentially causing anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control to stop working. This increases crash risk, especially during sudden stops or slippery conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225308-ram-2500-2018-recall-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225308-ram-2500-2018-recall-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V896000
“RAM 2500 (2018) Recall: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225308-ram-2500-2018-recall-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 24V896000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V896000).
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) can fail, causing anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control systems to stop working. This may lead to loss of vehicle control during sudden stops or slippery conditions, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2017-2018 RAM 2500 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face higher crash risk during sudden stops or slippery conditions.
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 RAM 2500 pickup or 3500 cab chassis. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types from Chrysler.
Dealers will replace the brake HCU or HCU motor free of charge to fix the failure risk.
If you haven't received a notification letter by October 2026, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for updates.
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.
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) can fail, causing anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control systems to stop working, increasing crash risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 RAM 2500 pickup or 3500 cab chassis model.
Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to check if you're affected; notification letters will be mailed by October 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send RAM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V896000 — RAM RAM Hello, I own a RAM that is covered by recall 24V896000 from RAM. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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