2017–2018 RAM 2500, 2017–2018 RAM 3500, 2017–2018 RAM 4500 and 1 other model Recall: Hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake…
NHTSA campaign 24V896000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 27, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 9, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V896000 (manufacturer number C4B). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.