NHTSA Recall 00V307000: Suspension: upper arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 480 vehicles. It affects 2001 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V307000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 955 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER ARM |
| Report received | October 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V307000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 2001 |
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.