Chrysler will be recalling certain 2012 RAM 4500 and 2012 Ram 5500 trucks manufactured between February 2, 2012 through to the end of the 2012 model year.

According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain vehicles may have a front axle carrier (differential housing) that can rotate relative to the axle tube. The front prop shaft could become bound up and fracture at the universal joint, resulting in a loss of power and damage to surrounding components if the prop shaft continues to spin. Continue reading

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. Continue reading