NHTSA recall 13V038000
Power Train · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Why it matters: 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: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Chrysler Aspen
- 2009 Dodge Dakota
- 2009 Dodge Durango
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2010 Dodge Dakota
- 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2011 Dodge Dakota
- 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2009 Dodge Dakota, 2010 Dodge Dakota, 2011 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V038000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.