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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227419-ram-3500-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date January 7, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V495000
“RAM 3500 (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 7, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227419-ram-3500-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 16V495000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V495000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V495000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 3500 (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a RAM 3500 (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 16V495000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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