The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check brakes and check ABS warning lights were illuminated, and an audible chime was heard. The contact stated that he had not experienced an emergency braking issue that would cause the ABS system to be activated. The contact stated that the warning lights and chime were activated intermittently while driving at various speeds but had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that both the ABS and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE22012 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact experienced a spongy pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Vidor, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and service electronic brake system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Griffin, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated and the cruise control inadvertently disengaged, causing the vehicle to decelerate. The contact had not lost control of the vehicle or electrical power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with electrical failure. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced and a software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that it was a common issue with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no assistance was offered as the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that she researched the failure online and found a recall for the 2019-2022 Ram 2500 with a similar failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The contact stated that the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Benton, AR, USA