Issue ID | 446001 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10046131 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 22/10/03 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving the consumer heard a soft sporadic squeaking noise coming from the chassis. The dealers technician had trouble locating the noise but eventually determined that the vehicle needed new ball joints and was unsafe to drive. The consumer left the dealer without having the work done. *ak the consumer feels other consumer's should be aware of this defect. *ph *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y7WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | METROLINA DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CHARLOTTE |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 28273 |