Driveline: differential unitRecall 12V-474 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recall 12V-474 covers 44,300 Dodge vehicles for a driveline: differential unit problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V474000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Rear Differential FailureNHTSA