NHTSA Complaint #11588662 — 2018 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, an alarm sounded, and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving, causing the ABS and the cruise control features to become inoperable. The contact stated while driving and slamming on the brakes on several occasions to come to a complete stop, the ABS was inoperable, causing the tires to lock and the vehicle to slide. The contact who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted for parts several times and informed the contact that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.