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SevereNHTSA·24V896000·Announced 2024-11-27

Chrysler Recalls 2017-2018 Ram Trucks Due to Brake Control Unit Failure

Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because the hydraulic control unit may fail, disabling anti-lock brakes and stability controls.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a loss of critical safety controls, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves approximately 317,630 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. A loss of these systems can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed on January 9, 2025, with remaining letters anticipated to be mailed in October 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500, 2500, 4500, 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
317,630

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • 5500
  • 2500
  • 4500
  • 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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