Chrysler will be recalling certain Chrysler and Dodge trucks after investigating complaints of rear axle differential failures. According to the recall report, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline. If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle could lock up causing an unexpected loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash. There are approximately fifteen complaints alleging accidents because of the problem.
The recall will affect approximately 278,000 trucks and will include:
Chrysler has a policy of reimbursing owners who have incurred costs from repairing a problem that becomes a recall and requests that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
