NHTSA Complaint #11716847 — 2018 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure disabled the cruise control feature. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was taken to an alternate dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced and that parts were available. After informing the dealer that the repair was covered under a recall, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased to be used for hauling, however with the unrepaired recall unable to be performed, the vehicle could not be used for the intended purpose. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.