NHTSA Recall 00V307000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V307000; Date: Oct. 12, 2000
This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Dodge RAM
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 480
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 30, 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: Oct 30, 2000
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