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NHTSA recall 18E096000 · Equipment

Steering › Linkages

RAM 2500 and 1 more

Reported Oct 16, 2018847 vehicles affectedStreetcar ORV LLCBuilt Oct 23, 2015 – Oct 16, 2018

The defect

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.

The risk

The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

RAM 2500
201320142015201620172018
RAM 3500
201320142015201620172018

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.