NHTSA recall 00V-007 (00V007000)

suspension recall reported January 11, 2000 - about 76 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V007000
Also written as: 00V-007
Manufacturer number: 861
Reported: January 11, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~76
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, BRAKING DEGRADATION AND/OR VEHICLE PULL UNDER BRAKING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE WITH A PROPERLY WELDED FRONT AXLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-007 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 2000

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