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2009 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall - Campaign #12V474000

 
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2009 DODGE RAM 1500 RECALL - #12V474000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2009 DODGE RAM 1500
Manufacturer CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufactured between 7/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
Recalled on 9/28/2012
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on n/a
# Affected 44,300
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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 action Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 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.
See also 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 13, 2009 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE: MIL ILLUMINATION OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR P1004 OR 02016 OR 02017. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV), SRV CONNECTOR, WIRING PIGTAIL, AND ADDING A NEW STUD FOR A TIE STRAP. THE SRV WIRING TAKEO

Nov 13, 2009 - 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
DODGE: MIL ILLUMINATION OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR P1004 OR 02016 OR 02017. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV), SRV CONNECTOR, WIRING PIGTAIL, AND ADDING A NEW STUD FOR A TIE STRAP. THE SRV WIRING TAKEO

Nov 13, 2009 - 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DODGE: MIL ILLUMINATION OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR P1004 OR 02016 OR 02017. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV), SRV CONNECTOR, WIRING PIGTAIL, AND ADDING A NEW STUD FOR A TIE STRAP. THE SRV WIRING TAKEO

Sep 23, 2009 - 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
CHRYSLER/DODGE: TAILGATE SPOILER MODIFICATION. VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF TWO SIDED TAPE TO THE INBOARD EDGE OF THE TAILGATE SPOILER TO PREVENT THE SPOILER FROM TEARING OFF THE TAILGATE WHEN CARGO IS UNLOADED.

Jun 08, 2009 - 190000 TIRES
CHRYSLER: VEHICLE VIBRATION OR SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED: THE TIRES ARE FLAT SPOTTED DUE TO SHIPPING OR SITTING IN THE LOT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, THE VEHICLE VIBRATION WILL GO AWAY AFTER THE TIRES ARE WARMED UP, (NORMALLY 10 TO 20 MILES OF HI

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