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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V495
Component(s):POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 889
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.q
Additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in PARK, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin on August 10, 2016.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler’s number for this recall is 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.