AEV 3" Dualsport Suspension; RAM 2500, 3500 (2013-2018): Steering
Recall 18E096000 · Oct 16, 2018 · Streetcar ORV LLC
847
units affected
847
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E096000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2018
- Maker
- Streetcar ORV LLC
- Units affected
- 847
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.
What can happen
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 13 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E096000?
3 models: Aev 3" Dualsport Suspension (all years), Ram 2500 (2013-2018), Ram 3500 (2013-2018), about 847 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E096000?
Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.
What can happen?
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.