Issue ID | 493839 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10082551 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 22/07/04 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tie rod ends and driver side balljoint remature wearing of front tires due to failure of tierod ends both sides and the upper ball joint is going out last tire almost blew out due to the type of wear. The tire only had 15,000 miles on it the inner portion was down to the steelbelt the only way i saw it was because i was under the truck replaceing the tierods turns out the upper ball joint is bad also. I think five sets of tires due to poor manufactureing of a suspention is quite over kill. Speaking of the last one may have killed me if i didnt happen to be under the truck. Replaced the tie rod ends because i was told that was the reason for the tire wear. It turns out thats not the only reason. Yes the old parts are available for your inspection.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRASS VALLEY , CA |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Z1WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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