Ram recall: Wheels
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 could happen
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 2500 2013–2017
- Ram 3500 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V499000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Streetcar Orv LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,765
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 14, 2015 to May 2, 2017
- Part
- Wheels
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2025
- Ram recall: Electrical system Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Steering Nov 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.