5.1
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 19,322 miles
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The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes locked up. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the following week the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the parts were not yet available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The failure mileage was approximately 8,409.
- Saint Joseph, MI, USA
Truck spun out with my baby in the back seat due to not have abs or traction control due to a abs and hcu failure.
- Boynton Beach, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the "Service ABS system" warning light intermittently illuminated; however, the warning light disappeared while driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the local dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,200. The contact stated that plenty of other FCA vehicles have the same exact issues. When the contact mentioned their experience with their local dealer, they were told that this happens all the time but the vehicle should still be safe to drive. The dealer was unwilling to open a case with the manufacturer and told the contact that it would take several months to receive parts and get it repaired.
- Marietta, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000.
- Tillson, NY, USA
- Berryville, VA, USA