Recall 13V038000: Rear Axle Pinion Nut May Come Loose

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: February 06, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000

COMPONENT(S): Power Train

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 278,222

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE - MODEL - MODEL YEAR(S)

Chrysler Aspen 2009

Dodge Dakota 2009-2011

Dodge Durango 2009

Dodge RAM 1500 2009-2012

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

NOTES:
This campaign is an expansion of a recall campaign 12V-474. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08. 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.