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Dodge RAM 1500 Recall 12V474: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

NHTSA campaign 12V474, reported October 2, 2012, 44,300 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V474CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem
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.
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.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota20092010
Dodge RAM 150020092010