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FCA Ram defect class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: James Neu filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC and Stellantis N.V.
- Why: Neu claims FCA and Stellantis manufactured and sold model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks containing allegedly defective hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
FCA US and Stellantis manufactured and sold model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks containing “dangerous and defective” hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff James Neu claims the alleged defects cause the Ram vehicles’ hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems to become inoperable and makes them more difficult for drivers to control.
“Driving the Vehicles become especially dangerous in already dangerous road conditions, such as when the road is wet or snowy, as braking becomes much more difficult,” the FCA class action states.
Neu argues FCA and Stellantis either knew or should have known about the alleged defects prior to selling the Ram vehicles to consumers, as evidenced by a Technical Service Bulletin allegedly regarding the defects.
“Defendants perform rigorous pre-sale testing and received numerous consumer complaints relating to the Defect,” the FCA class action states.
FCA, Stellantis violated federal and state laws, class action says
Neu wants to represent a nationwide class and California subclass of consumers who own, owned, lease or leased a model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and/or Ram 3500 pickup truck that was purchased in the U.S. or its territories.
FCA and Stellantis are accused of unjust enrichment, fraud and breach of implied warranty of merchantability, and of violating California’s False Advertising Law, Consumers Legal Remedies Act, and the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, among other things.
Plaintiff is demanding a jury trial and requesting declaratory and injunctive relief along with an award of compensatory and other damages for himself and all class members.
A separate class action lawsuit was filed against FCA in June by a consumer arguing the automaker concealed an alleged defect that allowed water to enter into the back cabin of its Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
Do or have you owned or leased a model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 pickup truck? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiff is represented by Samuel M. Ward of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine; John G. Emerson of Emerson Firm PLLC; and Bruce W. Steckler and Austin P. Smith of Steckler Wayne Cherry & Love PLLC.
The FCA Ram defect class action lawsuit is Neu, et al. v. FCA US LLC, et al., Case No. 5:23-cv-00509, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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141 thoughts onFCA class action claims Rams contain defective hydraulic control units, antilock braking systems
I own a 2018 Ram 2500 with ABS failure. It stated at about 65,000 miles intermitently. I now have about 95,000 miles and still the same problem. The fault mainly occurs in cooler weather.
I own a Ram 2500 and have the ABS /no skid lights coming on. Cruise control will not operate while alarm lights are on. Dings repeatedly
I have a 2017 Ram 2500, I too had the ABS module and pump go out, it also was screwing up the main computer and messing up shifts on my trans. I can’t drive it this way, I did go on eBay and paid a grand for a module had it installed and programmed in, the next day the exact same thing . WTF I can’t trade it in like this, I can’t drive it, they don’t have parts to fix it. what are we supposed to do.
ABS module is out, on back order. Long standing problem on Ram trucks. Please add me to your list.
I own a 2018 Ram 3500 dually and pull campers for a living. Both sides of the abs module is bad. I can no longer use my truck for work. No ABS, cruise control, anti skid, 4 wheel drive, trailer brakes, etc. Without being able to work I can’t afford to replace the parts. Please add me to lawsuit!
2018 2500 Mega with the same issues …. ABS Module and HCU both not working. Module NOT AVAILABLE…. Pls add me to the Class Action
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 that is my work truck. I have been forced to drive with no abs for a year. Tried diligently to get the part with no avail. I pull a 24ft Ranger bay bot for work and alsi 32ft camper at times. This truck is heavy without a load and is dangerous to drive. This is not to mention a year with no cruise control on a Longhorn series truck.
My 17 has had nothing but problems since I bought it. It’s nothing but a money pit. From the back brake light leaking into the cab causing black mold to the service def system, service brake system, blown head gasket just to get started
I have a 2018 Ram Cummins diesel. I was taking our grandchildren to Reie Pa. For a Christmas vacation. The roads were snow covered and icy but I have the best BF Goodrich AT tires on a have a long driving experience with no accidents in the last 50 + years. My truck front right brake locked up causing my truck to sping uncontrollable. WITH ALL MY driving experience and my calm response I was able to regain controll. THIS HAPPENED a second time just a few miles down the road. Before this trip I went to a dealership when the A B S light appeared. THEY TOLD ME THE ABS PUMP NEEDED REPLACED. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WOULD CAUSE MY TRUCK TO SPIN UNCONTROLLABLE. MY 100 MILE TRIP COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTEROUS. I WAS TOLD THE PUMP WOULD NOT BE AVAILIBLE TILL JUNE 18TH OF 24. CONTACTED STALANTRUS CASE MANAGER WITH POSSIBLE VEHICLE RENTALL COST WITH POSIBLE PAYMENT COMPENSATION AND WAS TOLD MY CASE IS WITH THE HIGHER UPS AND IS PENDING.
I have a 2018 ram 2500 cummins that had the abs pump and module replaced at 80,000 miles and then was replaced again 25,000 later. The replaced module and pump where bad out of the box. And now I can not get a replacement. I would like to be added to this as well.