NHTSA recall 14V796000
Power Train · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
December 16, 2014report date
257,065units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Dodge Ram 1500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V796000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.