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MediumREC-001163Published 3 May 2018View official notice ↗

2017–2018 Ram 2500 Trucks

Affected
33
Category
Trucks and buses
Campaign
ASV 012
Supplier
American Special Vehicles
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The 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.

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The 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.

The 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.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 33 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact American Special Vehicles to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Contact details

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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.