NHTSA Recall 17V499000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V499000; Date: Aug. 10, 2017
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2015 RAM 2500; 2016 RAM 2500; 2017 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2015 RAM 3500; 2016 RAM 3500; 2017 RAM 3500
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Streetcar Orv Llc
Affected Units:: 1,765
Recall Summary:
Streetcar orv LLC, dba american expedition vehicles (aev) is recalling certain 2013-2017 ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by aev to be equipped with cast aluminum katla 8. 5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
How to Fix:
Aev will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact aev customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2017
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