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Recall 14V-796

Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500: Power train (driveline, differential unit).

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-796
Reported
December 16, 2014
Vehicles affected
257,065 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.

The risk

If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2015, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles