A recall notice for RAM 2500 and 3500 Trucks MY2015-2018 supplied by American Special Vehicles Pty Ltd as the drag link jam nut may loosen and may result in the drag link separating from the adjuster sleeve and the steering may become difficult to operate or potentially fail, increasing the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
American Special Vehicles Pty Ltd - RAM 2500 and 3500 Trucks MY2015-2018
PRA No.
2019/17949
Date published
13 Nov 2019
Campaign number
ASV029
Product description
RAM 2500 & 3500 Trucks
Model Years 2015-2018
1 197 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The drag link jam nut may loosen and may result in the drag link separating from the adjuster sleeve.
What are the hazards?
If the drag link separates from the adjuster sleeve, the steering may become difficult to operate or potentially fail, increasing the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected RAM vehicles will receive a letter advising them to contact their local authorised RAM dealer to make an appointment to have repair work carried out, free of charge.
For further information, consumers should contact RAM Trucks Customer Assist on the toll-free number 1800 649 607.
To find your nearest RAM Truck dealer, visit https://www.ramtrucks.com.au/locate-a-dealer/
Supplier
American Special Vehicles Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Authorised RAM dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2018
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
