NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle pinion nut can loosen because the pinion spline is undersized, allowing the nut to shift and potentially fail.
What the fix does
Dealers install a pinion nut retainer at no cost, or owners may choose vehicle repurchase or incentive towards a new vehicle purchase.
278,674 vehicles affected
NHTSA Campaign #13V038000 — full official notice →Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.