I'm not an expert, but I play one on TV. I worked at a crash test center and proving grounds in the mid 90's and I've only seen metal failures like that after thousands of miles on a rough road and durability track. Someone did something very naughty possibly more than once.

 

It certainly can be welded...just make sure you take it to someone you can trust. Under a grand for sure!! I have a trusted welder that l take many items to be welded when its beyond my capabilities or l just want to know its definitely done the absolute best it can be done. In this case being the frame of my rather newish truck...this would be my option!

 

And this statement l would agree with! Absolutely 100%

I would bet you never have a problem with it again. With that said l would keep an eye on it for a while just to be sure after its fixed...carry on!

 

And this statement l would agree with! Absolutely 100%

I would bet you never have a problem with it again. With that said l would keep an eye on it for a while just to be sure after its fixed...carry on!

 

What? I think there may be an echo in here.

 

Sorry im not a forum expert...will try harder!
take note of junior member.. lol

 

Double-posting is expressly forbidden, don't let it happen again or we will have clip an ear off your man card.

 

The beatings will continue until morale improves.

 

Does anyone know what the final outcome was here? Just had my 2017 do the same thing!

 

That's not torn, that's rusted through.