2017 RAM 3500 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2017 RAM 3500 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a wheel fracture on AEV-modified trucks and a curtain airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. The AEV recall affects trucks modified with cast aluminum Katla road wheels, which can crack on the outer surface and lose air rapidly, causing loss of vehicle control. The airbag recall covers the side curtain inflators on both sides of the cab, which can rupture and throw sharp metal pieces at occupants in a crash. On the mechanical side, the brake hydraulic control unit can fail over time, disabling the anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control, reducing the driver's ability to maintain control during hard braking or slippery conditions. There is also a tailgate concern on trucks with a power locking tailgate and a 6 or 8 foot bed: the tailgate can open while driving, allowing cargo to fall onto the road and create a hazard for other vehicles.