The problem
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.
The risk
If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-007 (00V007000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 861 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm |
| Report date | January 11, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 76 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-007 repair free?
Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.