2013-2017 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 recall: wheels
Streetcar Orv LLC reported this safety recall on August 10, 2017. It covers about 1,765 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,765
- reported
- Aug 10, 2017
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 2017
- related complaints
- 125
Wheels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 17V499000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 125 complaints about wheels problems.
2014 Ram 25002015 Ram 25002016 Ram 25002017 Ram 25002014 Ram 35002015 Ram 35002016 Ram 35002017 Ram 3500
Questions about recall 17V499000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 wheels?
Yes. Recall 17V499000, reported on August 10, 2017, covers about 1,765 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V499000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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