2017 RAM 3500 Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls
2017 RAM 3500 Recalls — Canada & USA
Summary
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Safety Risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
On certain trucks, the brake hydraulic control unit could fail. Over time, this could cause the antilock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) system and/or traction control not to work.
Note: This recall also affects certain RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk
An antilock braking system, electronic stability control system and/or traction control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the brake hydraulic control unit.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Safety Risk
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
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.
Safety Risk
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.