Issue ID | 1578441 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11229080 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/02/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | For a few months now, the bottom right hand section of the led 'racetrack' tail lights on the trunk of my durango has been burned out. Apparently, this is coming from water filling up in the leds due to weather stripping to keep water out failing too early. This normally wouldn't be a huge concern since tail lights can be replaced, however chrysler/dodge/fiat has made it entirely too expensive for anyone in their right mind to even try to afford a replacement. The leds cannot be easily replaced, therefore you have to replace the entire tail light/brake light portion on the trunk. On top of that, this part must come with the back up camera, you can't buy the part without the back up camera. The cost for this is 1,085 usd which is absolutely absurd, and that does not include the cost of labor as well. The brake lights of any vehicle are a huge safety function of the vehicle, both during the day in dark foggy/rainy conditions as well as anytime at night. Chrysler/dodge/fiat must either make this incredibly cheap to replace, or put in a recall to be replaced at the companies expense. This could cause property damage that the vehicles insurance company must pay for, or even death to any person or animal riding in the vehicle if involved in an accident. Lucky, my entire 'racetrack' led tail light system has not completely failed, yet. Keyword: yet. It's inevitable, it will happen the more water that gets into the led section of the light. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WASHINGTON TWP, OH |
VIN pattern | 1C4SDHCT7FCXXXXXX |
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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