They might look like they're made from recycled milk crates, but there's a good reason for their composite coating.

Yes they're plastic, no they aren't milk crates. They aren't new, either, they've been making Rams better for years.

In the case of the "plastic" looking upper control arms, they are actually steel with a composite coating. If you've got a DT (fifth generation, 2018+) Ram upper control arm on hand, you can actually ...

Control arms are vital components of a car's front suspension; if worn or damaged, the car is unsafe to drive. Replacing the control arm of a car should be done as soon as possible if it is broken or ...

As a remedy, dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a possible problem with a particular ...

Service Bulletin N242446820 describes a remedy for a condition in which the rear upper control arms of the affected Chevy Silverado EV trucks have incorrect torque on their control arm bolts.

Ford is recalling its F-150 Lightning over a problem with the front suspension. A ball joint nut on 29,501 trucks from 2024-25 might not have been tightened. Dealers will check upper control arm ...

Ford Recalls Broncos, Rangers Due to Loose Control Arm Fasteners The automaker is not currently aware of any crashes or injuries related to the faulty construction. By Lucas Bell Published: Oct 22 ...

Looking at the glass half full, Ford isn't aware of any reports or control arm separation or worse. Photo: Ford Affected customers will be notified by first-class mail no later than May 19, 2025.