| Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000715 - 20000719 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V307000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001030 | Date Received by ODI: 20001012 | Date Added to Database: 20001024 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 955 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 480 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS ROTATION COULD TWIST THE STEERING LINKAGE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE THE BRAKE LINES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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