UPDATE:
A previous version of this story said the issue only occurred in four-wheel drive. This is incorrect – issues are only exhibited in two-wheel drive.
The Basics: Ram is
recalling 930
3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy-duty pickups from model year 2016. The affected 3500s were built between July 24, 2015 and January 7, 2016, while the larger 4500/5500 trucks were screwed together between July 24, 2015 and October 8, 2015.
The Problem: According to the official
NHTSA bulletin, the “transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.” If this happens, the vehicle could lose power. The driver might not be able to select park, either.
Injuries/Deaths:
FCA isn’t aware of any injuries or deaths related to the issue.
The Fix: Dealerships will replace the transfer case on affected trucks.
If you own one: You probably don’t. According to FCA spokesman Eric Mayne,
dealers haven’t delivered the majority of the affected trucks to customers. But if you really do own one, Mayne added that the issue only occurs in two-wheel drive. We’d advise keeping it in four-wheel drive until you can report to your
local dealer. FCA kicked the recall off on August 10, so expect a mailed notification soon.
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