HighREC-000007Published 9 January 2019View official notice ↗

2018 American Special Vehicles Ram 1500

Affected: 118
Category: Trucks and buses
Campaign: ASV 023
Supplier: American Special Vehicles Pty Ltd

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The defect

The outer cable sheath may have slipped through the end fitting causing the parking brake to become difficult to operate.

The hazard

The parking brake may become difficult to operate or fail which may result in the vehicle being unable to be secured correctly. This increases the risk of accident and injury to occupants of the vehicle and other road users/vehicles.

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 https://www.ramtrucks.com.au/ or phone 1300 681 792.

What to do

1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 118 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
2Contact American Special Vehicles Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗