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Ram pickups recalled because of possible loss of ABS/traction control

The module that controls the anti-lock brakes may fail

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Chrysler is recalling 317,630 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles from the 2017-2018 model years.

The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service ...

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    The left turn signal and taillight may fail

    Chrysler is recalling 12,375 model year 2021-2022 Ram ProMasters.

    The wiring harness may have a poor connection, which can cause the left taillight and left turn signal to become inoperative.

    A left turn signal that doesn’t work may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, while an inoperative left taillight can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers.

    Both situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    The remedy is under development.

    Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners May 3, 2024.

    Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 21B.

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    Chrysler recalls 27,000 model year 2022-2023 Ram Promasters

    The seat belt warning system may malfunction

    Chrysler is recalling 27,744 model year 2022-2023 Ram Promasters.

    The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.

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    What to do

    Dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle -- as necessary -- free of charge.

    Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 12, 2024.

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    The pedestrian alert siren may not function properly

    Chrysler is recalling 4,660 model year 2023-2024 Dodge Hornets and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrids.

    The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases their risk of injury.

    What to do

    Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and -- if necessary -- secure and/or replace the connector or siren free of charge.

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    As many as 276,000 vehicles still have dangerous airbags

    If you own a 2005 to 2010 Dodge Magnum station wagon, Dodge Challenger coupe, Dodge Charger, or Chrysler 300 the automaker says you should stop driving it immediately.

    FCA US warns that approximately 276,000 of these vehicles on U.S. highways still have Takata airbags on the driver’s side that have not been modified. The defective airbags can deploy unexpectedly, spraying bits of metal through the vehicle’s interior, resulting in death or injury.

    “Owners or custodians of these vehicles will be contacted directly, advised to stop driving their vehicles, and urged to obtain the necessary service, which continues to be available free of charge at any certified FCA-brand dealer. FCA – the first automaker to migrate from Takata to an alternate source of replacement parts – has sufficient inventory of new airbags to meet demand,” the company said in a statement.

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