NHTSA recall 17V499000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 17V499000 |
| Manufacturer | Streetcar ORV LLC |
| Reported | 2017-08-10 |
| Owners notified | 2017-08-30 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Units potentially affected | 1765 |
| Report | Quarterly report 3, for 2018 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2018-05-25 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1765 |
| Reported remedied | 196 (11%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2018 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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 remedy
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.
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.
| 2013 RAM 2500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 2500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2015 RAM 2500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2016 RAM 2500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2017 RAM 2500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2013 RAM 3500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2014 RAM 3500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2015 RAM 3500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2016 RAM 3500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
| 2017 RAM 3500 | Built 2015-04-14 to 2017-05-02. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 9004374-1 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M. |
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| 9004374 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M. |
| 9100062 | 2022-11-07. Service bulletin. Bed Step If you are installing the AH level or older Bed Step kit on a D2 3500 truck, then also order two units of washer 06508010AA. Reference I-sheet K6862947AC from the bed step kit, page 2, graphic 2. Washers are to be installed on bolts D, between the bed step A and vehicle. Note washers are not required with AH level or older kits installed on DJ 2500 trucks, or with AI or newer level bed steps. |
| 0500517 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Left Front Brake Hose Weepage This bulletin involves inspecting the left front brake hose and Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) wire harness, replace if needed. Customers may notice a low brake fluid and/or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) warning indicator(s) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:C0031-1D - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Circuit Current Out Of Range. C0031-2F - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic. C0031-62 - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Compare Failure. C0049-7B - Brake Fluid - Low Fluid Level. |
| 9003805 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Hub & Bearing Assy - Front For issues with front wheel Hub/Bearings appearing to leak grease, do not replace the parts. Please call Paul Kuehl for further assistance, at cell (248) 535-7013. If no response in 15minutes, proceed with repair, but do not replace bearing(s) unless there is visible damage, see Service Manual Diagnostic Procedure which includes a picture of typical bearing grease weepage. |
| 9004374RevA | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M. |
| 9004374 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M. |
| 9004374RevA | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M. |
| 9004374 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M. |
| 0810814 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may have experience one or more of the following: Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud (Grand Cherokee only). U0208-00 - Loss Communication With Heated Seat Control Module (Cherokee only).Improvements: Only allow vehicle settings to be changed in run mode. To help insure settings are properly saved. Always gray out text message soft keys for non-supporting devices. Voice Recognition (VR) improved accuracy. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.