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2018 Ram 5500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 38
Latest campaign: Nov 27, 2024

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Nov 27, 2024	24V896000 18V277000
Exterior lighting	2	May 13, 2019	19V359000 19V255000
Wheels	1	May 27, 2021	21V398000
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Power train	1	Feb 8, 2018	18V100000
Equipment	1	Dec 21, 2017	17V824000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 27, 2024Latest campaign


Nov 27, 202424V896000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V896000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. 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. Risk A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B. Campaign NHTSA 24V896000 · Nov 27, 2024
May 27, 202121V398000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V398000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation. Risk Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Remedy Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36. Campaign NHTSA 21V398000 · May 27, 2021
May 13, 201919V359000	Exterior lighting: brake lights If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V359000 What's wrong Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Risk If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080. Campaign NHTSA 19V359000 · May 13, 2019
Mar 28, 201919V255000	Exterior lighting: brake lights If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V255000 What's wrong Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Risk If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145. Campaign NHTSA 19V255000 · Mar 28, 2019
May 17, 201818V332000	Electrical system: wiring If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating. Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped. Campaign NHTSA 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
May 1, 201818V277000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V277000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode. Risk If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41. Campaign NHTSA 18V277000 · May 1, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component38

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

38Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	25	66	0
Hydraulic	13	34	0
Wheels	5	13	0
Vehicle speed control	4	11	0
Power train	4	11	0
Suspension	2	5	0
Steering	2	5	0
Electrical system	2	5	0
Unknown or other	2	5	1
Forward collision avoidance	1	3	0
Back over prevention	1	3	0
Engine	1	3	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765203
Service brakes
“Subject: Complaint Regarding Delayed Safety Recall Repair – 2018 Ram 5500 (Recall C4B / NHTSA Recall 24V-896) I own a 2018 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, VIN [XXX].”
Filed 07/28/2026 · ODI 11753251
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Filed 07/27/2026 · ODI 11753003

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2018 Ram 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram 5500. The most recent, 24V896000 (reported November 27, 2024), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ram 5500 recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), wheels (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ram 5500?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 38 filed with NHTSA (66%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ram 5500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.

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