NHTSA recall 00V-307 (00V307000)

suspension recall reported October 12, 2000 - about 480 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V307000
Also written as: 00V-307
Manufacturer number: 955
Reported: October 12, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~480
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS ROTATION COULD TWIST THE STEERING LINKAGE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE THE BRAKE LINES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-307 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 2001

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