RAM — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2025-10-22

American Special Vehicles RAM, crankshaft position sensor may fail due to PCM software issue

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-22
Manufacturer	AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD
Models affected	1500 DS 3.0 ECO DIESEL
Model year	2017 - 2019
Units affected	423
Defect	Due to a software issue with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the signal from the crankshaft position sensor may fail. As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of motive power whilst driving and an inability to restart the engine. A loss of motive power whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing requesting they contact an authorised RAM dealer to have the vehicle’s inspected and if necessary reprogram the Powertrain Control Module, free of charge._x000D_ For any additional information and assistance, please call RAM Trucks Customer Assist on 1300 681 792.
Recall number	REC-006460
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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