The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before March 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before June 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before June 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.
The risk
This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-214 (99V214000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 835 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Shock absorber |
| Report date | August 9, 1999 |
| Owners notified | March 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 49,066 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-214 repair free?
Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 49,066 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.