Vehicle recall 16V495000 · July 1, 2016
Ram 3500, 4500 and 1 more model
The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V495000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S48
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 889
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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