The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V796000·Announced 2014-12-16

Chrysler Recalls 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks for Rear Axle Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because a 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 lead to loss of vehicle control and crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured between January 28, 2004, and August 3, 2005. The recall involves approximately 257,065 vehicles.

The defect involves an undersized spline on the pinion gear, which may allow the rear axle pinion nut to loosen. If the nut loosens, the rear axle may seize or the driveshaft may detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM 1500
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
257,065

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 (1)

  • RAM 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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