REC-001163

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2017–2018 RAM 2500 Trucks

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: American Special Vehicles

Recall date: 3 May 2018

Defect

Some MY 2018 RAM 2500 trucks equipped with a 12-pin trailer plug, may have a Trailer Brake Module (TBM) installed with the incorrect software.

Hazard

Incorrect software may render the tail lights inoperative on the trailer, posing an accident risk for the vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and are advised to contact their local authorised RAM Truck dealer who will inspect and rectify the vehicle. 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-001163