Recall 14V796000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Defect in 2005-2005 DODGE RAM 1500
RECALL This recall affects up to 257,065 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V796000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 257,065 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.
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