[FONT="]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT="]12V474000[/FONT][FONT="] Make: DODGE Model: RAM 1500 Model Year: 2009-2010 MFG Campaign #: M34 Description: POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V Number of units affected: 44,300 Date owner notified by MFG: 9/28/2012 Recall Initiator: MFR MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Defect Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because a rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive. Consequence Summary: 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. Corrective Summary: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Recall Notes: Chrysler's recall campaign number is M34. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) [/FONT]
