Issue ID | 704487 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10251860 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 11/12/08 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We bought a 98' durango w/ 123k miles & after driving it less than 500 miles i began to notice a loud-repeating noise "thud... Thud.." coming from the front passenger wheel wall. Then i began to notice extreme steering problems so i stopped the vehicle and inspected it further. I jacked up the vehicle and observed a lot of "play" in the front tire. I was actually able to "wobble' back and forth and the lug nuts were still secured. I contacted a very reputable mechanic (3rd generation race car driver too!) and he advised that there have been massive problems with the ball joints failing on the durango's , but they only will fix back to 2000' model year. Well, any reasonable auto company that knows it has a faulty part should take responsibility for the safety of its people.... If not, then they are liable for continuing to allow a product that endangers the safety of the driver, its occupants & other motorist's/citizens-who expect their safety to be looked upon, not "investigated internally." i have been in law enforcement for +13 years, and as a result i have worked many vehicle accidents (some causing death) that just didn't make sense-until now! Something needs to be done here... And not just "only 2000' year models and up" thing. Do the right thing, because its the right thing to do! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PECATONICA, IL |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y2WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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