My HCU has failed and now I don't have anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, or cruise control. I have contacted Mopar and two Ram dealers in my area but they just tell me there is no remedy. This has been going on since December of 2024.
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I received a recall notice for my 2018 Ram 2500 in November of 2024. It's now August of 2025 and the manufacturer still has not provided a remedy for the recall. I am unable to drive the vehicle because of this recall. I am getting warning lights and tones associated with the brake system. How long will a solution to the recall take? It's already been 9 months!
Manufacture has not provided a fix in a timely manner for safety recall
Keeps flashing ABS. It sounds a bing noise the whole time I drive it. Since I drive over 2 hours a day it is really frustrating and 5 hours on the weekend. Also, the radio cuts out all the time when the ABS in flashing the air conditioning or heat goes full blast when the ABS in flashing and binging. How can you not have a fix for this yet! I paid a lot of money for this truck and it is the biggest [xxx] right now!!! I really want an answer asap!!! Before I hire an attorney to sue chrysler/dodge. [xxx] customer [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light would illuminate, and the traction control would fail intermittently. The dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer did not have a remedy or a date available for the parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer was unable to confirm when the part would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond immediately upon depressing the brake pedal, causing the braking distance to be extended. The ABS warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the ABS warning light had flashed intermittently while driving with cruise control mode engaged. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,314.
In early December my 2018 ram 2500 was giving error messages to service anti-lock braked and service Electronic brake system. On December 19, 2018 I took the Ram to the dealer and the cause was the HCU-ICU stating internal electrical failure. They installed a new (Control unit HCU - brake- anti-lock module. It was fine until October 2024 when the same errors (service Anti- lock brakes / Service electronic brake system.) I received a RE-Call notice about the same module (HCU) having issues in November of 2024. I have called the dealership and they have not received a remedy (parts) to fix the issue. The error messages keep coming on Saying service anti-lock brakes- service electronic brake system. Its July 31, 2025 and Still no remedy from the dealership. I signed up on the RAM / Chrysler / Mopar website to be notified when a remedy is parts are ready however I believe it's been too long to wait and appears Im not the only consumer waiting on one. is there any way to remedy quicker I pull a travel trailer and don't want any failures although the dealer said the truck is ok to drive,
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated temporarily. The contact was informed that the ABS warning light was illuminated with the ESC warning light and several other unknown warning lights. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the HCU had failed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was advised that a second notification would be sent once the recall remedy was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,400.
Recall 24V‑896 does not seem to being worked. Is there any update on if and when this recall will be fixed.
Truck dashboard is going crazy lighting up that their is issues with the brakes coming on and off, scared to even drive these truck because who knows when and if brakes will fail. This is a lawsuit just waiting to happen.
If I hit a bump it sets off the lights for the abs and the traction control and I have to run my truck with the traction control off if not my truck won’t shift right if I’m going 60 or above also had to get the transmission replaced
The contact owns a 2018 RAM 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The contact was informed that the dealer needed permission from the manufacturer for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the alarm was intermittently sounding. Additionally, the cruise control failed to function as intended and unintendedly disengaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the caller that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 67,900. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the ABS light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The dealer replaced the damaged part; however, the ABS light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The contact sought reimbursement for the repair because the replaced part was also a defective part. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer to request a loaner vehicle until parts became available. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated, with a message to contact the dealer was displayed, and an alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The recall has been out for months and Ram still has no solution, yet parts are available if you purchase them. I paid for replacement for the same ABS issue 3 years ago before it became a recall and now the part has failed again.
Manufacturer not providing corrections for brake hydraulic control
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control unintendedly deactivated, and the ABS and stability control warning lights remained illuminated. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The ABS warning light illuminated briefly. The contact stated that the brakes locked up, and the vehicle skidded. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle almost rear-ended the vehicle in front. The contact swerved over to another lane and the vehicle finally came to a stop. In addition, the contact stated that the failure caused the instrument panel to seize, and the safety features were disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
In December 2024, I received recall notice C4B for my 2018 RAM 2500 truck. The notice concerned the brake hydraulic unit, which is susceptible to failure. At almost exactly the same time, I started to receive dashboard indicators to check the ABS, but it worked fine, I just assumed that the alert was related to the recall. The recall stated that parts were not available and that I would be contacted when there was a resolution. The notice did not indicate that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Around [XXX], the brakes began making a grinding sound from both sides of the front wheels. I checked the pads, which seemed fine, and there was no scoring on either front rotor. Coincidentally, I got a flat on the left front tire the day after the grinding noise started. It was in the driveway and I was unable to put on the spare until July 12, 2025, the vehicle sat in the driveway with a flat tire until then. After swapping in the spare on the 12th, I planned to get the tire repaired at my local garage. I began pulling out of my driveway at a few miles per hour. I applied the brakes to maintain a slow speed, and the grinding worsened. As I reached the end of my 30 foot driveway and pulled into the street, I heard a clunk, which I also felt through the brake pedal. The pedal immediately went to the floor, and the vehicle rolled across the street before finally stopping. I was able to back into the driveway and park the vehicle without incident. I contacted my local RAM dealer, and they said there was nothing they could do. They gave me the number for Fiat Chrysler Customer Care. I called Fiat Chrysler Customer Care at 800‑853‑1403 and received case number[XXX]. They explained that a resolution was not yet available and advised me to call a dealer and ask for a "temporary fix". When I told them the dealer had already said they couldn’t do anything, and that the dealer told me to call them, they suggested that I try a different dealer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted regarding the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I have repeatedly asked the manufacturer and the dealership for a resolution to the antilock brake system failure on this vehicle. This issue has been on going for months and I have no resolution. This is Ram case management # 93024671. My last correspondence is as follows: Dear Stellantis Case Management Team, I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction and serious safety concerns regarding my vehicle, 2018 RAM 2500. This letter follows a delayed response to my initial inquiry about the safety of my vehicle and family, which I find unacceptable. Firstly, I request an immediate and definitive anticipated release date for the crucial part that is pending. The continued uncertainty around this essential component is directly impacting my peace of mind and the perceived safety of my vehicle, my family and the general public. Secondly, I demand a thorough explanation regarding the active fault code on a manufacturer safety device within my vehicle, which your company has inexplicably deemed "normal" and stated the truck is "able to be driven." This assessment is illogical and deeply concerning. If a safety device, such as the anti-lock braking system (ABS) or a similar critical component, registers a fault code, its integrity and intended function are compromised. My fundamental question remains unanswered: If a safety system with a fault code is considered "normal" and safe, then why are such sophisticated safety features like anti-lock brakes installed in the first place? If their compromised state is acceptable, why not simply remove the entire system? This reasoning fundamentally contradicts the purpose of vehicle safety design and creates an unacceptable risk for myself and my family. I gave them 7 business days to respond- there has been no movement.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a braking failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the brake hydro assist and one of the three brake hoses were replaced. The contact stated that the other two brake hoses were not available to complete the repair. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that her son had advised her that the vehicle had failed to respond while driving and depressing the brake pedal. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that her son was a mechanic and related the failure to the recall. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Brakes went out abs/traction control/tpms lights on. Brake pedal goes to floor 50% of the time. Have to downshift and use engine brake to stop.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the ABS light illuminated and flashed on and off. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving and attempting to shift from third gear to a higher gear, the engine revved and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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