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Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
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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 rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 278,674 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V038000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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.

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 44,300 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V474000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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