Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
13V038000Chrysler Group LLCfrom 12/01/2009 to 10/20/2011V (Vehicle)278222ODIChrysler Group LLC02/06/201302/06/2013
Defect SummaryChrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from february 27, 2008, through june 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through october 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 dodge dakota trucks manufactured from february 27, 2007, through june 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through september 30, 2011; model year 2009 chrysler aspen trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008; and model year 2009 dodge durango trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008. the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
NotesThis campaign is an expansion of a recall campaign 12v-474.chrysler's recall campaign number is n08.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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
06/01/20122
 Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the transmission failed to downshift when driving approximately 20 to 60 mph. in addition, the vehicle would often lose power or would become unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2 and the current mileage was 5,000.
06/01/20122
 Tl-the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the transmission failed to downshift when driving approximately 20 to 60 mph. in addition, the vehicle would often lose power or would become unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2 and the current mileage was 5,000. kmj
06/01/20122
 Tl-the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle transmission failed. the transmission failed to down shift, or up shift while driving at approximately 20 to 60mph and caused the vehicle to lose acceleration. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2 and the current mileage was 5,000. li
11/07/20121
 When driving in the snow and slush roads, when the truck turns to the left, the front wheel kicks up snow and slush towards the transmission. this results in snow packing around the shift linkage. the result is the inability to put the vehicle into park. it happened to me 3 different times during the snow storm that night. i had to crawl under the truck to chip away at the build-up of snow and ice. this would seem to be a bit of a safety issue to me. i made several calls to dodge in reference to this and they haven't heard about it. i have heard of it happening to several other people as well. any input on this would be greatly appreciated. *tr
11/07/2012
 When driving in the snow and slush roads, when the truck turns to the left, the front wheel kicks up snow and slush towards the transmission. this results in snow packing around the shift linkage. the result is the inability to put the vehicle into park. it happened to me 3 different times during the snow storm that night. i had to crawl under the truck to chip away at the build-up of snow and ice. this would seem to be a bit of a safety issue to me. i made several calls to dodge in reference to this and they haven't heard about it. i have heard of it happening to several other people as well. any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
07/31/2012670001
 I was driving on hwy 59 in houston for about an hour, i noticed a humming sound coming from below the vehicle. i was exiting 59 onto sam houston toll road, when the humming started and then i heard a loud crash. i immediately looked in the rear view mirror, to see if i had hit something and i saw the drive shaft flying through the air. at the time of the incident i was traveling north on sam houston toll road, just north of 59 at 70 miles an hour, i was able to steer the vehicle out of the way of traffic, but as soon as i was clear of traffic the rear end locked up completely. if the back end had locked up a minute before, i probably would have caused a very serious accident. the exit for the toll road is approx. 100+ feet above the lane below, and with the truck skidding out of control i very easily could have gone over the edge. also, the drive shaft completely separated from the vehicle and went airborne. had the drive shaft hit a car below, or next to me the damage would have been horrific. *tr
07/31/201267000
 I was driving on hwy 59 in houston for about an hour, i noticed a humming sound coming from below the vehicle. i was exiting 59 onto sam houston toll road, when the humming started and then i heard a loud crash. i immediately looked in the rear view mirror, to see if i had hit something and i saw the drive shaft flying through the air. at the time of the incident i was traveling north on sam houston toll road, just north of 59 at 70 miles an hour, i was able to steer the vehicle out of the way of traffic, but as soon as i was clear of traffic the rear end locked up completely. if the back end had locked up a minute before, i probably would have caused a very serious accident. the exit for the toll road is approx. 100+ feet above the lane below, and with the truck skidding out of control i very easily could have gone over the edge. also, the drive shaft completely separated from the vehicle and went airborne. had the drive shaft hit a car below, or next to me the damage would have been horrific.
05/01/201215
 I have a 2012 dodge ram 1500 big horn with a 5.7l hemi and 6 speed tranny with in 30miles noticed very large flaws in the paint on the hood under the clear coat that i didnt see at dealer at time of purchase do to rain took back the next day and took them 3 days to repaint hood to match soon after getting truck back started putting miles on it and noticed large thuds when truck is slowing down and coming to a stop! also now at 2800 miles i am getting a front end/whole body shake when taking off till i get up to 35-40 mph feels drive line related. at about 1600 miles found tires where all set to 49-50 psi !!! and tires are only rated for 45 psi showing more signs truck did not get its pdi ! could have ended bad being my 2 year old is in my truck a lot! also at same miles found all lug nuts loose ! taking back to the dealer soon as i can to have problems checked out!
12/12/2011800
 2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab lone star 5.7 hemi w/mds auto trans. transmission has a very moderate bump or jaring thud inside the vehicle after the truck comes to a complete stop from normal driving speeds in city/highway. took to dealership and they could not repeat concern as i described. this bump is not normal and is not constant or consistent with all stops. also, truck was towed to dealership for warranty work after 1200 miles. truck's electrical system went out. battery was dead and would not start. unkown problem. thank you.