Issue ID | 471264 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10064361 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/03/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had heard about a program aired on t. V. Regarding the upper ball joints going bad prematurely on the dodge durango. I took my vehicle to my regular mechanic to have it checked. I was told that both the upper and lower ball joints were bad. I made an appointment and had them replaced at a dodge dealer. I was told that since there was not an official recall, i would have to pay for it. My life and that of my family were at jeopardy and i believe i should be fully reimbursed for the costs associated with repairing the vehicle.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85242 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROY, UT |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Z0WFXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/09/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | HINKLEY DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | (801) 394-8844 |
Dealer's city | OGDEN |
Dealer's state code | UT |
Dealer's ZIP code | 84401 |