Jenkins Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Incorporated

Tore up rear end of my Dodge truck during recall work

Took my 2005 Dodge 1500 Ram pickup to dealer for airbag and pinion nut recall. Two weeks later, truck rear end squealing on the way home from work. Called a buddy who recommended a nearby rear end shop. Took it there for repair. After rear end repair completed, this shop owner told me that the Jenkins Chrysler mechanic had majorly over tightened the pinion nut, resulting in $1,095 worth of repairs. I called the Chrysler service manager, and he said since I didn't bring the truck to him, they would not pay for my repairs. Meanwhile, this same service manager called the repair shop where my truck was, and asked them to fax a copy of my receipt to them, and asked the owner twice if the overly tightened pinion nut had caused the damage. The owner told him twice that it did do the damage conclusively. I think if I had taken it back to Chrysler, they would've denied ever damaging it!