Issue ID | 289788 |
Internal NHTSA # | 742332 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/02/00 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Rear differential locks up. Under normal driving conditions it makes the vehicle feel as though the rear end is loose on the road as a low tire pressure problem. When attempting to make a tight turn at an intersection the vehicle requires considerable power to force it through the turn. The unit will release with a sudden bang that would make you think the drivetrain gave way. The vehicle will not achieve its turning radius under these conditions, taking the driver by surprise when trying to pull into traffic. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OAKDALE, PA |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y9WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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