Recall
Dodge Ram 1500 — 12V474000
NHTSA ID
12V474000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram 1500
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2012-10-02
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Units Affected
44,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
M34
Summary
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.