AEV Recalls Modified RAM 2500 and 3500 Trucks Due to Wheel Fracture Risk
Streetcar ORV LLC is recalling 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks modified with specific cast aluminum wheels that may fracture, causing rapid air loss and potential loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel fracture) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Streetcar ORV LLC, doing business as American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks. These vehicles were modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5-inch road wheels. The recall involves 1,765 vehicles.
The outer surface of the affected wheels may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss. If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 2500, 3500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Streetcar ORV LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Affected units
- 1,765
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- 2500
- 3500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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