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Chrysler rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

NHTSA campaign 13V-038 · Reported February 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chrysler Aspen, Dakota, Durango and Ram
VEHICLES AFFECTED
278,674
REMEDY
On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler Group LLC reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHAT TO DO

On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-038.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009Chrysler Aspen
2009–2011Dodge Dakota
2009Dodge Durango
2009–2012Dodge Ram

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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