Fmr Chrysler Group recalling 288,000 Ram pickups

FCA US, the former Chrysler Group, is recalling almost 288,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks globally that had been under review by US safety regulators over complaints that a loose fastener might cause the rear axle to lock up or detach. The 287,945 Ram full-size pickup trucks from model year 2005 are being recalled because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the company and documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.