SPRINTER 2500 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES

Make : SPRINTER Model : 2500 Year : 2016
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18E096000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-12-03 Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-16 Date Added to Database: 2018-10-22
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 847
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR E Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.