Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
1500
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V038000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
On November 7, 2013 Chrysler Notified Owners That Dealers Would Install A Pinion Nut Retainer, Free Of Charge. In July 2015, And Under A Consent Order With Nhtsa, The Company Agreed To Offer Owners Three Options For Remedying Their Vehicles: Perform The Original Remedy, Offer To Repurchase The Vehicle At The Fair Market Value Plus 10%, Or Offer An Additional Incentive Offer Towards The Purchase Of A New Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Or Fiat Vehicle. Chrysler Will Notify Owners Of The New Recall Options In A Letter Expected To Be Mailed On August 31, 2015. Owners May Contact Chrysler At 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler’S Recall Campaign Number Is N08.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20091201
End Of Manufacture
20111020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
278674
Date Owners Notified
20131107
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20130206
Make Campaign Number
N08