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2018 RAM 5500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Safety Recalls

Critical #24V896000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The control unit in your vehicle's brakes is the brain that helps you stop safely. In certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 models, this unit can fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your brakes could fail to work properly, and you could lose traction or skid. This could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Ram dealer will replace the faulty brake control unit, or the motor inside it, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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 July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
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Critical #18V277000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The brake hoses in your RAM 4500 or 5500 cab chassis truck are the tubes that connect the brake master cylinder to the brake system. They might not have a protective coating, which could let corrosion damage them.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake hoses corrode, brake fluid could leak out, causing your brakes to fail. This means you might not be able to stop your truck in time, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if they're damaged, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41.
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