2018 Ram 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

My 2018 Ram 2500 has a continuous ABS/ESC/Traction Control failure related to recall C4B (the federal safety agency 24V‑896). The hydraulic control unit (HCU) is failing exactly as described in the recall. The ABS light, traction control light, and stability control warnings come on constantly, and the cruise control shuts off while driving. This is a safety‑critical defect that increases the risk of a crash, as the federal safety agency states in campaign 24V‑896. My dealer confirmed the recall but says the remedy parts are unavailable and may take months. I am driving a vehicle with disabled ABS and stability control because Stellantis cannot supply the required HCU replacement. I am requesting the federal safety agency assistance because the manufacturer cannot provide a timely safety repair. I also have a bad knee and can NOT drive without cruise control.

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

My 2018 dodge ram has an open recall since December 2024. There are no parts/no fix. My truck has been dinging and pinging with the break light/traction light/engine light/ABS light since 6 months after I got it. ALL of these things are related to the open recall. VIN [XXX]. Manufacturer Recall Number C4B, the federal safety agency Recall Number24V-896. "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning." On Sunday the 19th it stalled along with the warning lights. I took my truck to the dealer and paid $198 in Feb 2023 and they told me nothing was wrong with it. This issues would happen every so often now it's happening frequently almost daily. Customer care refuses to help. They told me to take my truck to a dealer to get it diagnosed and then send the paperwork to them and maybe they'd cover the rental until the part comes in. So now I am paying another $255 for Another diagnostics. It's sitting at Dodge in Glendora, CA right now for 2 days waiting for a call back. I was also told if it's approved, I have to pay for the rental out of pocket. For an eternity? I am not sure why I am jumping through hoops for a safety recall. It' the only car I have to commute and drive my kids in. Once again, a safety recall. This is really absurd. I begged for a manager or someone higher to call me and Ram care refused. Said they'd send my case to rentals. What if my breaks go out, what if I get in a car accident. It feels really unreasonable they won't take responsibility for this ongoing open recall that is a safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · DE

ABS failure. Dealers keep stating there are no replacement parts available. Also loss of cruise control. Ram is stalling for time. Time to force the issue. They can get the parts made!

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated. During the failure, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle skidded while attempting to accelerate and stalled while abruptly stopping to avoid hitting a dog. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. 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 failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the ABS inadvertently activated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the ABS warning light activated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.