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1998 Dodge DURANGO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	302244
Internal NHTSA #	745775
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	1998
File date	21/05/01
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	A mounting bolt for power steering pump, located behind power steering pump pulley (where they cannot be seen nor serviced) became loose and detached from mounting bracket. The bolt attempted to exit between the pulley and the bracket causing the engine to lock up. Damage reulted to pulley which caused 2 strands of the serpentine belt to shred. Bolt is still behind pulley and cannot be removed without pulling the assembly off the engine and using a pulley puller to remove the bolt. I know of 3 other people with dodge durango's that have had the exact same thing happen. One of the three's incident happened going approx. 65 mph on an interstate highway, locking the engine up and causing them to lose control of the steering. I do believe chrysler knows there is a problem, but their customer service depart gave me a cool response to my inquiries. When ordering a new pulley from the dodge dealor parts department, the parts manager told me to expect delays, as there was "some sort of problem" going on and there were backlogs on that particular pulley. He also stated, that it is almost unheard of to have to replace a pulley on a power steering pump, an he also told me the people he had talked to had told them of the bolts becoming loose and trying to eject as mine has done. I think this is a manufacturer's defect that should be repaired by chrysler corp. And is potentially a major safety issue which could or has caused vehicle crashes or loss of control of vehicles. You may call me if you need further information.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LITTLE RIVER, SC
VIN pattern	1B4HS28Z8WFXXXXXX
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	01/07/00
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	0
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1998 Dodge DURANGO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Dodge DURANGO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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