The U.S. NHTSA just announced a recall of almost 280,000 2009 Chrysler Aspens, 2009 – 2011 Dodge Dakotas, 2009 – 2012 Dodge Rams, and 2009 Dodge Durangos for power train rear axle pinion nuts that could loosen. The cause is an undersized pinion spline that could allow motion between the pinion nut and its companion flange. Our Houston Chrysler recall injury lawyers point out that if the rear axle pinion nut would loosen because of the motion, the axle could lock up causing a loss of vehicle control and potentially a serious crash.

The NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year 2009 through 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater. Four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of vehicle control including spins, skids, and/or yaws.

One failure from the defect resulted in a crash into a concrete barrier. One complaint reports that loosening of the rear differential pinion nut caused the failure. Most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft endpunctured the fuel tank. Our Houston Chrysler recall injury lawyers note that this puncture could potentially have resulted in a serious fire.

The vehicle manufacture dates are:

• Model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011.
• Model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011.
• Model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008.
• Model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008.

Chrysler Recall Remedy

Chrysler has said its dealers will install a pinion nut retainer on affected vehicles free of charge.

Contact the Houston Chrysler Recall Injury Lawyers at Denena Points, PC if a Vehicle Defect has caused Harm to You or Your Loved Ones

If you or your family members have been injured because of an automaker’s design or manufacturing defect, you might be eligible for a full financial recovery for your needless injuries because of the defect. Your recovery might include amounts for incurred and projected medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost wages, and even pain and suffering, among other things.

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