Issue ID | 549223 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10127474 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/02/05 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the contact owns a 1998 dodge durango. Vehicle has defective front ball joints. The vehicle was very unstable each time the brakes were applied. The mechanic encouraged him to let nhtsa know about this problem. The problem has gotten worse. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y1WFXXXXXX |
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 | 15/06/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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