NHTSA Recall 00V007000: Suspension: lower arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76 vehicles. It affects 2000 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V007000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 861 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | January 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 861.owner notification began march 20, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V007000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.