NHTSA recall 12V474000
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Dodge Dakota and 1 more
Reported Oct 2, 201244,300 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number M34Built Jul 1, 2009 – Nov 30, 2009
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.