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Ram transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.

NHTSA campaign 16V-495 · Reported July 1, 2016 · 889 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
889
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the power train transfer case (4-wheel drive). Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-495.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Ram 3500
2016Ram 4500
2016Ram 5500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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