NHTSA recall 14V-796 (14V796000)
power train recall reported December 16, 2014 - about 257,065 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V796000
- Also written as
- 14V-796
- Manufacturer number
- P77
- Reported
- December 16, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~257,065
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.
Why it is dangerous
If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2015, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-796 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.