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.