RAM 3500 2016: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
| Make : RAM | Model : 3500 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-07-24 - 2016-01-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V495000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 2016-07-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: S48 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 889 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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