Ram issued a recall (the federal safety agency Recall Number 24V‑896) on November 27, 2024, and there has been no remedy for repairing or replacing the faulty Brake HCU. It has been six months with no remedy in place for this recall. How long should it take to fix the known problem with this vehicle?
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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ABS warning light and alarm come on while driving. If you have cruise control on, it then cancels the cruise control. After a few miles the warning light and alarm will go off, and works good for a few miles. Then the same thing happens - warning light and alarm come on again. This has been an ongoing problem, over a year. Went to dealer where purchased vehicle. Was told that Chrysler doesn't have a fix for this and doesn't have parts to fix it either. So there is nothing I can do. No parts to fix, dealer can't help, and meanwhile I have a faulty vehicle which is my main vehicle I drive. The ABS system is real handy here in Minnesota because of slippery roads in the winter with snow and ice.
Manufacturer has failed to have a solution to current recall, 24V‑896. It has been at least 6 months with no resolution.
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 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 that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.
There is a well know issue with potential failures in the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), which can impact critical braking and stability systems, including ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control. Manufacturer Recall # - C4B the federal safety agency Recall # - 24V‑896 There has been a recall on this issue since Nov of 2024 however, there has been no remedy offered yet on most models affected. I am experiencing this failure on my 2018 RAM 2500. It is noted in the recall that this failure is a safety issue and can cause the car to crash without prior warning. The remedy is know by RAM as they have issued it for certain chasis types. The Brake HCU must be replaced. I believe RAM's delay for a remedy is simply the cost and they are willfully putting lives in danger over financial impacts.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that upon forcefully depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. 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 approximately 132,000. 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the traction control, parking brake light, and brake light were all illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag control unit was replaced under warranty; however, a month later the air bag warning light was illuminated again. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000. 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 unavailable. 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 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 while driving at various speeds, an alarm sounded, the message "Service ABS System Required" and an unknown message was displayed while driving, causing the 4-WD and cruise control mode to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the HCU had failed. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the repair would be out of pocket because parts were not yet 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 and referred the contact to the dealer to determine whether the vehicle was drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slid. The contact stated that the ABS was inoperable. The ABS warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had lost communication with the ABS module. The dealer determined that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later 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 filed a reimbursement claim with the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that reimbursement could not be provided because the recall remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,818. 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 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 stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light occasionally remained illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure the cruise control functionality was temporarily disabled. The contact also stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, there was no resistance to the brake pedal, and the contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. 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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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 that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The Electronic breaking system, Antilock Brake System and traction control on my 2018 Ram 2500 failed in June 2024. My safety has been put at risk because my ABS does not work properly and neither does my electronic traction control which is unsafe for myself and others on the road. It has been inspected by the manufacturer but I was parts are not available for the repair. Yes, I have had the warning lights since June 2024.
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 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 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 that while driving approximately 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to avoid a crash, the vehicle did not immediately stop and veered to the right. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Why, after more than 5 months of a recall issuance, is there still not a "fix" issued to service dealers to make needed replacement of the Hydraulic Control Unit ABS (recall C4B)? Is anybody overseeing this matter to ensure timely resolve to this safety issue? I called my local Dodge dealer this morning to check on this after not hearing any further word about it despite registering my vehicle for recall notification with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and learned that they have a bulk shipment of 16 HCU units in stock, but they do not have the vehicle computer programming (or something to that effect) to initiate fixing the matter. I sure hope the HCU on my truck doesn't fail and cause an accident.
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 stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle occasionally turned off and restarted while driving. The contact stated that while the warning lights were illuminated, the cruise control was inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. 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). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently and then remained illuminated. 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,100.
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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the cruise control was activated and set at various speeds, the ABS warning light was illuminated and deactivated the cruise control. While driving with the cruise control in winter timing and using the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light was illuminated and caused the cruise control to be deactivated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mopar part numbers 68143491AA Control-Anti-lock brake system and Mopar part number 68347098AB Module-Anti_lock brake system both failed and were replaced/repaired by dealer under warrranty where I purchased the truck. Truck had 8,223 miles on it. Brakes and traction control was compromised. Numerous warning lights and warning tones were observed.
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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds. The traction control, stability control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The message "ESC Not Functioning - ABS Not Available" was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. 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 unavailable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Under the Recall information it shows that this vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the ABS system in Major. It will go off and go on all by itself while I’m driving. and they can’t get the part I need.
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 that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the anti-lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle slid and crashed into a Jersey barrier. The air bags did not deploy, and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site. The front bumper was later replaced. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who related the failure to the recall but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact mentioned calling a total of 25 different dealer locations, where all confirmed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. 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 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.
We paid about $70,000 for our 2500 ram truck. As we were driving the freeway our ABS warning went off shutting the cruise control…this got to where it happened quite often.. At the time there were no recalls on it so we paid a total of $2,030. We had added a fuel filter change while we had the vehicle there. Once we received the recall letter we filed for a refund. I received an email stating that they would only refund $1656.00 . When I wrote back..’’ may I ask why I am not getting a full refund?’’ I received a very rude email that the payment was final with no other explanation!! I called twice trying to get this resolved to no prevail. I told them that I did not expect them to pay for the fuel filter but that still left $250. Because of my husband being a disabled veteran we received a discount and paid no taxes which saved fca money!!! I want the $250 that is owed to us.
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 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.
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