If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm

Date Announced
JAN 11, 2000
Vehicles Affected
76
Dodge Recall #
861
NHTSA Campaign #
00V007000
Summary
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.
Actions
Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
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