Ram hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
The short version
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported a problem with the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module. Here is what owners need to know.
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 anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-896.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Ram 2500 |
| 2017–2018 | Ram 3500 |
| 2017–2018 | Ram 4500 |
| 2017–2018 | Ram 5500 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Remedy details updated. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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