Dodge recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
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 fix
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 covered
- Dodge Dakota 2009–2010
- Dodge Ram 1500 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V474000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 2, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 44,300
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 1, 2009 to Nov 30, 2009
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
- Maker's own recall number
- M34
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Ram recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 8, 2018
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Dodge / Ram recall: Power train Dec 20, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Dodge / Fca / Ram recall: Equipment May 16, 2016
- Dodge / Ram recall: Air bags Jul 22, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.