Recall 00V-307: 2001 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 2000, covering about 480 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-307
Report date
Oct 12, 2000
Vehicles affected
480
Owners notified
Oct 30, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V307000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge RAM2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-307?

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 is recall 00V-307 fixed?

Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.