Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2012327 - FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES

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Summary

Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2009 | DODGE | DAKOTA, 2009 | DODGE | RAM, 2010 | DODGE | DAKOTA, 2010 | DODGE | RAM, 2010 | RAM | 1500

Issue

On certain vehicles built between July 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. If the pinion nut was to separate from the pinion, 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. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70774
Transport Canada ID
2012327

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