Issue ID | 544775 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10124101 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | STRATUS |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 02/06/05 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Reported noise in front end of 2002 dodge stratus, dealer found no problem. While driving vehicle down the highway the left lower ball joint failed and vehicle lost sterring abilty and power ability. When wheel came loose it damaged the left front fender and the half shaft. Vehicle was disabled. Vehicle only has 64,000 miles. Parts are being replaced and the old parts will be available for inspection |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GREENCASTLE, IN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BILL ROBERTSON MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
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