DODGE ( 12V474000 )

Publish Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:00:32 EST

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
DODGE / DAKOTA		2009-2010
DODGE / RAM 1500		2009-2010
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC		Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V474000		PE12021 NHTSA Action Number: PE12021

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Potential Number of Units Affected: 44,300 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 a 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 is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V474000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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