Issue ID | 481894 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10068414 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 19/04/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upon inspection, lower ball joints on 1998 dodge durango were found to be rusted, loose, and had to be replaced. Inspection facility indicated they had 4 or 5 other durangos with similar problems, some which resulted in accidents. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40108 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 15/03/98 |
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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