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Vehicle recall 12V474000 · October 2, 2012

Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V474000
Reported to NHTSA
October 2, 2012
Filed by
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufacturer campaign
M34
Owner notification
June 17, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
44,300
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Recall 12V474000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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