Issue ID | 427536 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10028915 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 24/04/03 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front wheel bearing failure on a 1998 dodge durango. The failure caused the front wheel to collapse into the spindle which caused excessive heat and sparks to rupture front brake line and cause a fire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DOUSMAN, WI |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y6WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 23/02/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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 | WILDE DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 262-544-5400 |
Dealer's city | WAUKESHA |
Dealer's state code | WV |
Dealer's ZIP code | 53186 |