Issue ID | 465322 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10060283 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 03/03/04 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I just watched with horror, a news article on cbs evening news about the front wheel of dodge durangos falling off. I can't believe that something hasn't been done already. I have just sent this same concern to dodge/chrysler. I now won't be able to drive my 1998 dodge durango (except at slow speeds on surface streets) until i heard something definitive from you and dodge. Didn't our country, and ford and firestone just go through such a tragedy with blown tires on ford explorers. How many deaths must occur before something will be done about this problem? A front wheel falling off must be as hazardous as a blowout. On a separate note, i just looked up the recall information on my vehicle, and found 4 different recall notices on the 1998 dodge durango. I don't remember having received any of these recalls from dodge; and i am the original owner.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LUTZ, FL |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y4WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/07/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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