A total of 15,379 Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500 pickup trucks from the 2009 and 2010 model years are the subject of a recall by Chrysler.
On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. As a result, the rear driveshaft could become detached from the rear axle, or fully detached from the vehicle.
Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup and a possible loss of propulsion or vehicle control.
Owners are advised to take their Dakota or 1500 pickup to a Chrysler dealer to have a pinion nut retainer installed.
Source: Transports Canada
On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. As a result, the rear driveshaft could become detached from the rear axle, or fully detached from the vehicle.
Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup and a possible loss of propulsion or vehicle control.
Owners are advised to take their Dakota or 1500 pickup to a Chrysler dealer to have a pinion nut retainer installed.
Source: Transports Canada
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| 2010 Dodge Ram (Photo: Matthieu Lambert) |
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| 2009 Dodge Dakota (Photo: Dodge) |