Issue ID | 428186 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10030123 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/03/02 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The front tires wore out prematurely, and had to be replaced twice in 1 year. Also, when stopping or accelerating, the consumer heard a "clunking" noise from the front end. Dealer diagnosed the ball joints were worn and predicted failure. *ph *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CENTRAL VALLEY, NY |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y3WFXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/01/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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