RAM 2500, 3500 (2013-2017): Wheels
Recall 17V499000 · Aug 10, 2017 · Streetcar ORV LLC
1,765
vehicles affected
1,765
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V499000
- Date
- Aug 10, 2017
- Maker
- Streetcar ORV LLC
- Units affected
- 1,765
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 2013-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V499000?
2 models: Ram 2500 (2013-2017), Ram 3500 (2013-2017), about 1,765 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, 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.