NHTSA Campaign 18E096000
STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA campaign 18E096000 covers 12 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the steering: linkages. The repair is free.
18E096000 covers 2 models from Ram, model years 2013–2018.
Owners of the model years 18E096000 covers have filed at least 383 complaints naming the steering, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 18E096000 vehicles, the 2014 Ram 2500 has the most (87).
What this recall covers
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18E096000 (12)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18E096000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted