NHTSA Recall 16V495000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V495000; Date: Jul. 1, 2016
If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in park, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 RAM 3500; 2016 RAM 4500; 2016 RAM 5500
Component: Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 889
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015. The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s48.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2016
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