2000 Dodge Ram recall: lower arm
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 11, 2000. It covers about 76 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76
- reported
- Jan 11, 2000
- owners notified
- Mar 20, 2000
- related complaints
- 20
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
Recall number 00V007000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 00V007000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Ram lower arm?
Yes. Recall 00V007000, reported on January 11, 2000, covers about 76 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V007000?
Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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