RAM 4500 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V896000

Make Model Year
RAM 4500 2018
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-27 2024-11-29

Production Dates: 2018-01-15 - 2018-03-15

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C4B

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 317630

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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 hydraulic control unit "HCU" may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake "ABS", electronic stability control "ESC", and traction control systems to fail.

Consequence

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.