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

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Arm

Date Announced

OCT 12, 2000

Vehicles Affected

480

Dodge Recall #

955

NHTSA Campaign #

00V307000

Summary

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.

Actions

Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

Documents (6)

• Fax Acknowledgement
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB