NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V495000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Published July 1, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 1, 2016
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 5500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2016 RAM 5500 | 2016 RAM 3500 | 2016 RAM 4500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US