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Ram recall: Power train

What is wrong

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 could happen

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.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V495000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 1, 2016
Owners notified
Aug 11, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
889
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 24, 2015 to Oct 8, 2015
Part
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Maker's own recall number
S48

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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