Chrysler Recalls 257000 Dodge Ram Trucks Because Axle Failures Can Be Dangerous - The Consumerist
The Detroit News reports that the Auburn Hills unit of Fiat Chrysler said it would recall 256,956 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks build between January 2004 through August 2005. According to a notice [ PDF ] filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety... Friday’s recall marks the third time Chrysler has had issues with the Dodge Ram’s rear axle. Back in June, NHTSA opened an investigation into nearly 260,000 Rams trucks after receiving numerous consumers reports of rear axle lock-up or driveshaft detachment caused by pinion nuts. The Detroit News reports that NHTSA opened a similar investigation in July 2012 concerning model year 2009 to 2010 Dodge Rams. That October, Chrysler recalled 48,058 of the Rams and Dodge Dakota trucks because the pinion could come lose resulting in issues with the rear axle. After NHTSA found 194 reports during its 2012 investigation, Chrysler was prompted to recall another 266,091 2009-12 Dodge Ram 1500 and 8,475 2009-10 Dodge Dakota trucks — along with about 3,500 2009 Chrysler Aspen and 2009 Dodge Durango vehicles. Source: consumerist.com
