REC-001164

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2016–2018 RAM 2500/3500

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: American Special Vehicles

Recall date: 13 May 2018

Defect

Some MY 2017 and MY 2018 (up to and including April compliance) RAM 2500 (DJ) and RAM 3500 (D2) vehicles equipped with a certain type of power steering hose may experience a failure of this hose.

Hazard

This may result in loss of hydraulic assistance to the brake and steering systems increasing the risk of a crash and/or occupant injury.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and are advised to contact their local authorised RAM Truck dealer to arrange for an inspection and rectification. For further information, consumers can visit www.ramtrucks.com.au or phone 1300 681 792.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — American Special Vehicles — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001164