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.

Power Train — Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Date Announced

JUL 01, 2016

Vehicles Affected

889

Ram Recall #

S48

NHTSA Campaign #

16V495000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (18)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 07/25/2016 Safety Recall Communication – S48072516
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Defect 573 Report
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 06/29/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S48062916
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - August 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised January 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4