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RECALL 14V796000: REAR AXLE PINION NUT
« on: December 19, 2014, 01:57:08 pm »
NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 14V796000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 1500
YEAR: 2005
MFR CAMPAIGN #: P77
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20040828
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20050803
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 256,956
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20141216
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20141219
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
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.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 13, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.

RECALL 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.

 

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