2005 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: differential unit
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on December 16, 2014. It covers about 257,065 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 257,065
- reported
- Dec 16, 2014
- owners notified
- Jun 26, 2015
- related complaints
- 595
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V796000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge RAM 1500 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 595 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 14V796000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 differential unit?
Yes. Recall 14V796000, reported on December 16, 2014, covers about 257,065 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V796000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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