The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has two recalls, the most serious being a rear axle pinion nut that can loosen and cause the axle to lock up, leading to sudden loss of vehicle control.
The second recall affects trucks registered or previously registered in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states, where road salt corrosion can weaken the fuel tank mounting straps to the point where the tank drops and contacts the ground, or breaks free in a crash, either of which can cause a fuel leak.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle pinion nut can loosen because adhesive was not applied during manufacturing, potentially causing axle failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer at no cost to secure the nut and prevent loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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