Dodge RAM Recall R/2015/122: Rear Axle May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- P77
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dodge recalled RAM vehicles built between 28 January 2004 and 3 August 2005. The rear axle pinion nut has been assembled without the use of a thread adhesive which could allow the pinion nut to loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check security of pinion nut. Dependant on outcome fit a pinion nut retainer or recondition final drive assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear axle pinion nut has been assembled without the use of a thread adhesive which could allow the pinion nut to loosen. As a result the propshaft detach form the vehicle or the final drive could seize.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY SEIZE Defect: The rear axle pinion nut has been assembled without the use of a thread adhesive which could allow the pinion nut to loosen. As a result the propshaft detach form the vehicle or the final drive could seize. Remedy: On affected vehicles check security of pinion nut. Dependant on outcome fit a pinion nut retainer or recondition final drive assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may seize.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check security of pinion nut. Dependant on outcome fit a pinion nut retainer or recondition final drive assembly.
Are You Affected?
RAM built between 28 January 2004 and 3 August 2005 may be included. Dodge estimates 15 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
- Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code P77 or the DVSA reference R/2015/122. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMThe flanged wheel nuts may have been over- torqued | Book soon | R/2022/057 | |
| RAMThe transmission may experience a build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission | Urgent | R/2020/094 | |
| RAMSide airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2015/190 | |
| Dakota, Durango, Magnum, RAMPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/128 |
This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dodge recall launched before it was R/2011/022 on 6 May 2011, for side airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2015/128 on 17 Jul 2015, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Dodge recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/122, launched 3 July 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.