NHTSA recall 24V-896 (24V896000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 27, 2024 - about 317,630 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V896000
- Also written as
- 24V-896
- Manufacturer number
- C4B
- Reported
- November 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~317,630
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-896 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.