CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning 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.
What this recall means for you
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) in the anti-lock brake system may fail. If it does, the anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control can stop working.
Losing these systems can increase the risk of a crash, especially in slippery conditions or during emergency braking, when anti-lock braking and stability control help keep the vehicle under control.
Your dealer will replace the brake HCU, or its motor, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters began arriving January 9, 2025, and you can call FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with recall number C4B. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 20172018 |
| RAM 4500 | 20172018 |
| RAM 5500 | 20172018 |