NHTSA Recall # | 119135 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V495000 |
MFG Compaign # | S48 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/07/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/01/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/07/16 |
Report created | 01/07/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 889 |
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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |