What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2014582
- Recall date
- 19 December 2014
- Make
- Dodge
- Models
- Ram
- Model years
- 2005
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 21,779
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut could loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle, or fully detach from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2014582.