NHTSA Campaign 12V474000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Issued by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · Reported Oct 2, 2012 · 44,300 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.

Consequence

If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE DAKOTA 2009 44,300
DODGE DAKOTA 2010 44,300
DODGE RAM 1500 2009 44,300
DODGE RAM 1500 2010 44,300
RAM 1500 2010 44,300

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V474000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.