Issue ID | 589606 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10158528 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 17/05/06 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while at the dealership for a tire replacement and alignment the dealership observed the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced prior to the tire replacement. There is a nhtsa recall, # 04v596000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint. The vin was not included in the recall. The dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides. Since purchase, the abs light and brake light intermittently illuminate. As a result, smoke comes from the wheel well area. The dealership was notified about the problem however, they are unable to duplicate it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EAST POINT, GA |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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