Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #16V495000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V495000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 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 Includes 889 affected units, Rear Output Shaft Fracture/Possible Loss of Power, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.