NHTSA Campaign 12V474000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.
NHTSA campaign 12V474000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the power train:driveline:differential unit. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Reported February 10, 2012
Vehicles covered by 12V474000 (2)
Dodge (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 12V474000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.