Issue ID | 1453614 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11079180 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/02/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2014 dodge durango led rear center hatch tail light. Part #mopar 68155950aj. Plastic light on hatch, cracked open, all the way through tail light, for no apparent reason. Now second crack has begun an inch to the left of first crack, but not all the way through yet. First crack is wide and allows water in when it rains, and when vehicle is washed. Vehicle has never been in an accident, and i am the only owner, as i bought this vehicle new. This is a garaged vehicle. This is a terrible safety concern, as water in tail light, causes led tail light to fail. I reported factory issue with tail light to the local dodge dealership, where i bought the vehicle. They said it is an issue, but not covered under any warranty, and i would be responsible for all costs. Upon researching online, i found this issue to be widespread with all 2014 and newer dodge durango models. This factory default can cause loss of center led tail light, and reduce visibility to other vehicles on the road. Accidents may be the result of this factory defect. It is unknown when these two cracks originally occurred, as they are not fully noticeable upon a quick look or glance. The only reason i found out the tail light assembly was cracked, was i noticed it had an inch of water inside tail light. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1C4RDHAG6ECXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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