Corrections and clarifications: This story was updated to clarify the vehicle make and the company associated with the recall.

Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.

Federal safety regulators published the recall after learning that hydraulic control units installed on some of the automaker's vehicles may fail.

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.

Here's what you need to know about the recall, including when dealers will be notified, when notice letters will be mailed to owners, and what the recall number is.

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What models are affected?

The recall affects the following vehicle makes, models and years:

• Ram 2500 (2017-2018)
• Ram 3500 (2017-2018)
• Ram 4500 (2017-2018)
• Ram 5500 (2017-2018)

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What should I do if my Ram truck is recalled?

Dealers will replace the HCU free of charge, federal safety regulators said.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners on or about Jan. 9.

Owners may contact customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The number for this recall is C4B.

Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Check to see if your car is recalled

Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles can enter their information into the NHTSA recall check or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.