Rear axle pinion nut may loosen at differential
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V796000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V796000?
NHTSA recall 14V796000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 16, 2014. It addresses: Rear axle pinion nut may loosen at differential. The recall affects approximately 257,065 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V796000 or the manufacturer campaign number P77. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.