A couple of months back I got a wierd recall notice in the mail. Something like "We don't have the parts in to fix it yet, but there is a recall related to your driveshaft which can result in blah blah blah"
I think the specific issue was with the universal joint or something similar. Haven't heard any follow-up on it, so will probably just call the dealer next week to ask. Any other 2010(ish) guys get something similar?

 

This recall came out in February 2013:

Recall ID # 13V038000 - POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2013

Model Affected:
2010 DODGE DAKOTA

Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain 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; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

Consequence:
If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Potential Units Affected:
278222

Notes:
Chrysler Group LLC N08

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

I received the notice as well, stating that a follow-up letter would notify me when parts were available for the repair. No follow-up as of yet. Once the weather gets warmer, I am probably going to see if I can make the appointment anyway. I am curious as to what they will say/charge if I ask them to install a LSD while they are in there, as I have an Auburn unit that has been sitting in my garage for a few years now.

 

i received the notice today. I have a 2012 ram 1500 big horn Looks like they expanded the recall.

 

Same here. Had it in for service a few weeks ago and they tried to do it, but didn't have the parts.

Side note: IS this just the rear, or do you 4x4 guys have to have both done?

 

It supposedly only affects the 9.25 axle, so only the rear.