RAM 3500, 4500, 5500 (2016): Power train
Recall 16V495000 · Jul 1, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
889
vehicles affected
889
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V495000
- Date
- Jul 1, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 889
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V495000?
3 models: Ram 3500 (2016), Ram 4500 (2016), Ram 5500 (2016), about 889 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V495000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.