Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V474000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V474000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
44,300
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-02
Owners notified
2013-06-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Chrysler's recall campaign number is M34. 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Dakota2010 2009
Dodge RAM 15002010 2009

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.