NHTSA Recall 00V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V007000; Date: Jan. 11, 2000
If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Dodge RAM
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 76
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 861. Owner notification began March 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 2000
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