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Dodge RAM 1500 Recall 14V796: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

NHTSA campaign 14V796, reported December 16, 2014, 257,065 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V796Chrysler Group LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.
Risk
If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2015, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.
Notes
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 RAM 15002005