NHTSA Recall # | 131594 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V499000 |
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Manufacturer | Streetcar ORV LLC |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | WHEELS |
Date of notification | 30/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/04/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/08/17 |
Report created | 11/08/17 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1765 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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). |