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Campaign 12V474000

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ID: #12V474000 MFR: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

What Happened
Your vehicle's rear axle may have a problem with the pinion nut not being properly secured, which could cause it to come loose over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash, with little warning, and that could be very dangerous.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Chrysler will fix this for you free of charge by installing a new part to keep the pinion nut in place, and they'll contact you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.

Affected Vehicles

2010 RAM 1500
2010 DODGE Dakota
2009 DODGE Dakota

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V474000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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