Issue ID | 1509587 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11144107 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 12/10/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am providing some updated information and photos to a previous complaint (nhtsa id# 11139459) i filed regarding the rear liftgate lights (racetrack led light) on my dodge durango. Water has entered the rear liftgate light assembly causing it to intermittently work or at times flicker. This may cause confusion to drivers behind my vehicle, as to whether i am braking or not. This may cause rear-end type collisions. I removed the rear liftgate light assembly to remove the water that had entered it causing the short. The top of the light assembly is not sealed up from the factory. Water enters from the top and then is trapped in the assembly, causing the short. This is an obvious manufacturer defect causing a safety problem. I will submit pictures showing where it is not sealed up. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BARABOO, WI |
VIN pattern | 1C4RDJDG0FCXXXXXX |
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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