Issue ID | 539459 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10118697 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 28/04/05 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upper ball joint on our 1998 durango are bad. This is a very well know issue for the durangos. Has already been a recalled, which included 2000 and above durangos. The recall should be extended to cover 1998 and 1999 durangos. This issue can cause wrecks and even deaths. Please help keep people safe.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORT ST LUCIE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y1WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 31/07/98 |
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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