Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 24V-896 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 24V-896 covers 317,630 Ram vehicles for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 17% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V896000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
17%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8,655 vehicles were listed as unreachable.