Recall 12V474000: 2009–2010 Dodge RAM 1500 and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 2, 2012

Manufacturer

Chrysler group llc

Potentially affected

44,300vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Dodge Dakota18 complaints
• 2010 Dodge Dakota35 complaints
• 2009 Dodge RAM 1500670 complaints
• 2010 Dodge RAM 1500488 complaints