NHTSA recall 16V-495 (16V495000)
power train recall reported July 1, 2016 - about 889 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V495000
- Also written as
- 16V-495
- Manufacturer number
- S48
- Reported
- July 1, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~889
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-495 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.