2018 Ram 2500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and the electronic braking system warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle made a dinging sound continuously. The contact stated that the failure rendered the cruise control mode inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic attempted to contact the manufacturer to order parts. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,700.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to decelerate as intended while the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ABS and traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated while driving over bumps in the roadway. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and a chime sounded. The “Service ABS” message was displayed. The contact stated that during the failure the cruise control was deactivated, and the 4WD option was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was associated with a part in the HECU and ABS module which needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the failure was associated with parts in the HECU and ABS module however, the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that on several occasions while starting or driving, the messages "Service ABS”, “Service ESC”, and “Traction Control Fault" were displayed for ten seconds with an audible chime. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle was parked and was no longer being driven due to safety concerns.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated with an audible chime. The dealer was contacted about the ABS warning light and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), however, the contact had received the recall letter. The dealer informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available and that another letter would be sent when the remedy was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "ABS Brake System" displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an unknown code related to the HECU was retrieved on a handheld diagnostic machine. The contact was informed that the HECU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 13 months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and pulling a trailer, another vehicle pulled in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact slammed on the brakes, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended and crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy because the vehicle was equipped with a brush guard due to potential collisions with deer in the country area where the contact lived. The contact did not sustain injuries. The other driver sustained unknown injuries, and the other vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact's vehicle was driven away from the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing a known failure, and the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brake hydraulic control unit was replaced in 2023; however, the failure occurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); after the repair. The contact stated that the cruise control and traction control failed to function as intended. The hydraulic control unit warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was informed that the dealer had parts for the repair; however, the manufacturer was not releasing the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS failure warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument panel, causing the cruise control feature to become disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brakes were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle went into a full spin. The contact stated that the ABS was not functioning properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. After calling again, there was a message that the office was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the parts for the recall repair had been unavailable for almost two years. In addition, the vehicle had not been driven since the recall notification was received. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was called and confirmed that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The trailer brakes failed, and the contact no longer used the vehicle to haul the trailer, and the cruise control failed to activate as needed. While depressing the brake pedal, the wheels locked up, and the ABS failure caused the vehicle to shudder, causing the braking distance to become extended. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the repair. The manufacturer gave permission for the dealer to repair the vehicle; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated and were no longer operable. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts was not yet available. The contact spoke with another dealer, Mark's Discount Truck & Auto Sales (214 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053); and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was 40,872.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at 60 MPH, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle in front stopped suddenly, and the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The contact veered to the side to avoid a crash. The traction control warning light illuminated, and the message "ABS Service Required" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had become worse. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and several audible alarms sounded. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
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The 2018 Ram 2500 has 284 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC complaints on file. 5 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.