2001 DODGE RAM RECALL - #00V307000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER ARM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/15/2000 - 7/19/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2000 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/2000 |
| # Affected |
480 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS ROTATION COULD TWIST THE STEERING LINKAGE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE THE BRAKE LINES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for CHILD SEAT
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for TIRES
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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