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Recall 00V-007

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Dodge Ram: Suspension (front, control arm, lower arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-007
Reported
January 11, 2000
Vehicles affected
76 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles