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ABS and skid control warning lights constantly coming on and off for no reason. Had checked out and recommended a replacement modeler, at my cost. Truck does not even have 30,000 miles yet. It needs to be a recall on this.
Had brake module replaced under warranty at the dealer and less than 10k miles later it-??s doing the exact same thing again. Abs is not working, alarm constantly chiming while driving and abs and electronic brake malfunction lights coming on in the dash. Truck still has less than 48,000 miles on it cause I-??m scared for my family-??s safety so we just don-??t drive it anymore. Is a shame we have a truck we can-??t use that we have paid for for this long and still can-??t use due to a safety concern that the dealer won-??t repair again cause the time limit has expired on the parts warranty.
ABS traction control problem light comes on intermittently while driving. Cruise control will disengage when ABS traction control light is activated. The ABS traction control light is activating more often while driving.
Service abs system immediately popped up on information screen, also abs and traction control lights all at the same time. This disengages cruise control and removes digital speed reading. Almost got tailgated.
- Rolla, MO, USA
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Random ABS and service traction control system lights displayed on the dash. Dealer troubleshot and found that the ABS module and Hydraulic control unit (HCU) need replaced. This is a common issue based on the dealers comments and ram does not have an adequate fix for the issue, only replacing components to see future failures. This needs to be handled, as it deactivates the ABS system and may cause issues in the event of a hard braking condition.
This is my 4th HCU/ABS Failure. 3 Priors were replaced/reported in FEB/March to NHTSA. ABS / HCU System Failed. My safety was directly impacted. Various warnings and lights on the dash lit up with "Service Electronic Braking System". When the ABS / HCU system has an issue, it deactivates the cruise control, ABS System, traction control, and parking detection system. This can cause a sudden and unexpected deceleration or loss of vehicle control, as the traction control system also shuts off without warning. The dealer is able to verify the issue. I have taken the truck to the dealer, who is reporting a part shortage and multi-month backorder for the part. This is a huge safety issue, and could have killed me and my children. This should become an immediate recall since it directly impacts the safety features of the vehicle as well as the cruise control system, which may suddenly deactivate and cause sudden deceleration. Various warning lamps display. BRAKE, ABS, Traction CONTROL.
This vehicle has failure of the ABS module and the ABS HCU. This is due to a manufacturing default. This causes the APS and traction light to come on the dash along with service electric brake system in the message center. At this time on 11 -24-2023 this is such a big issue you are unable to get the parts to repair the vehicle and there is over 3,600 units on backorder when you contact dealers. Because of the failure this prevents safe breaking of the vehicle
ABS light and Traction Control service alert light on dashboard. Second time this has happened. I had this issue prior and had Ram replace both parts that needed to fixed and was not covered by Ram. This/ these are faulty parts and Ram needs a recall. There are thousands of Ram owners that have the same issue and Ram refuses to acknowledge and recall these parts/ issues! Please help us!
C0020 - ABS Teves/TRW Recirculation Pump General Electric Failure Error Intermittent. Approx. Dated Occured Nov. 15 2023. ABS Module and Traction control goes off-line intermittently during drive tests effecting ones ability to stop safely and prevents ABS pulsating Hydraulic braking when towing locking up vehicle brakes effecting driver and adjacent traffic/pedestrian safety. Vehicle is currently being serviced by an independent dealer but I have managed to replicate the issue on test drives and error is logged as a permanent code within the OBD II ECU Ram Module confirmed by Autel System. Warning lights did appear when or at the moment the system failed not prior.
The ABS and HCU are bad in my vehicle. It appears to be a widespread issue with this year model. A recall should be issued by the manufacturer to correct this safety issue. I recently collided with a barrier wall because my ABS system was not functional.
Anti-lock brake system module is out causing hard brakes and pulling which could cause a wreck. This is a known problem and has been reported by many 18 Ram 2500 owners. My truck is not safe in this condition and there needs to be a recall to make these trucks safe.
I own and drive a 2018 Ram 2500. This morning on the way to work the "Service Antilock Brake System" & "Service Electronic Braking System" error messages are popping up on the dash on and off. This is the 3rd time I have received this problem and the truck only has 42,200 miles on it. The first time the dealer replaced the ABS module and HCU at only 15,486 miles. The second time the dealer forced me to pay for these parts knowing that this is a manufacturer defect and a widely known issue. When this happens the trucks ABS system and traction control does not function properly posing a huge safety risk! I don't know if my trucks brakes will work properly, are reliable or if I can even drive it. I am now forced to rent a car until something is done about this. This issue has been reported many times over and is wide spread all over social media. It affects thousands of people that own these trucks from 2017 to 2018. failure TSB Number: S2005000004 and NHTSA Action Number: PE22012
Truck has 15500 miles on it. ABS and electronic braking system light comes on and off randomly. Causing me to lose traction control, cruise control and ABS
Loss of ABS. The hydraulic abs unit failed they are on nation wide back order cannot get them. 2018 are not recalled yet only 19 and newer have been recalled for this issue. Truck losses abs and due to that losses traction control. Very common issue in all 2018 ram 2500. Very dangerous to drive a big heavy duty truck with no abs.
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- Spring, TX, USA