NHTSARecalled Oct 2, 2012 · #12V474000
Rear Axle pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Rear Axle pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
- 1500 and Dodge Dakota
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.