Recall Details For: 2009 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 12V474000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 92906
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:12V474000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: DAKOTA
- MODEL YEAR: 2009
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : M34
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20090701
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20091130
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44300
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20130617
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): ODI
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20121002
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20120928
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
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 the 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 began on June 17, 2013. 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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