The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V474000·Announced 2012-10-02

Chrysler Recalls 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dakota Trucks for Rear Axle Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dakota trucks because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle pinion nut) that can cause loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured between July 1, 2009, and November 30, 2009. The recall involves approximately 44,300 vehicles.

The defect is caused by a lack of adhesive on the rear axle pinion nut, which may allow it to loosen. If the nut loosens, the axle can lock up, leading to a loss of vehicle control and a potential crash with little warning.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM 1500, DAKOTA
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
44,300

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RAM 1500
  • DAKOTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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