Issue ID | 516839 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10056028 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/02/02 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ball joints replaced at 60k miles. *ph at 45000 the consumer noticed that eh vehicle's ride was not smooth. The dealer replaced the lower ball joints. At about 60000 miles the consumer heard a screeching sound in the front end when driving slowly around curves. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who indicated that the tie rods and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | DANBURY, CT |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
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 | DANBURY DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 203-825-5900 |
Dealer's city | DANBURY |
Dealer's state code | CT |
Dealer's ZIP code | 06813 |