2011 Ram 1500 Recall — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (13V038000)
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 Sept
| Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 1500 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Campaign number | 13V038000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 vehic |
| Report received | 06/02/2013 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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