2018 RAM 2500 Complaints

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  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Lady Lake, FL

    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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Kenai, AK

    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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Factoryville, PA

    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 while driving at various speeds, an alarm sounded, the message "Service ABS System Required" and an unknown message was displayed while driving, causing the 4-WD and cruise control mode to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the HCU had failed. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the repair would be out of pocket because parts were 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 made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer to determine whether the vehicle was drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Eldred, PA

    The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slid. The contact stated that the ABS was inoperable. The ABS warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had lost communication with the ABS module. The dealer determined that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact filed a reimbursement claim with the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that reimbursement could not be provided because the recall remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,818. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

    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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Camden, TN

    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 stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light occasionally remained illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure the cruise control functionality was temporarily disabled. The contact also stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, there was no resistance to the brake pedal, and the contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Paoli, IN

    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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part 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. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Lawai, HI

    The Electronic breaking system, Antilock Brake System and traction control on my 2018 Ram 2500 failed in June 2024. My safety has been put at risk because my ABS does not work properly and neither does my electronic traction control which is unsafe for myself and others on the road. It has been inspected by the manufacturer but I was parts are not available for the repair. Yes, I have had the warning lights since June 2024.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Galena, OH

    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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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  • 2018 RAM 2500
    - Leesburg, AL

    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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE