DODGE 2005: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

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…

Recall #: 14V796000

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Dodge recalled Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks ….

DODGE 2005: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT was recalled by Dodge in December 16, 2014. Reason: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January…. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion n…. Verify recall #14V796000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Dodge issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January….

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agency class: December 16, 2014
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #14V796000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14V796000
Date reported	December 16, 2014
Date initiated	December 16, 2014
Recalling firm	Dodge
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 16, 2014. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14V796000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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