Issue ID | 679020 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10230966 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | STRATUS |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 12/06/08 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rear strut mounts on our 2003 dodge stratus are made of a "pot type" metal. The car has mid 30k miles and the strut mounts are corroded to the point they fell apart. The shock was actually bound up in the middle of the spring. This fortunately was caught by my wife. This is a safety hazard and could result in an out of control situation. Strut could dig into tire. Car can fall on it's own suspension. How can you control a car if it is on an unstable platform? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38388 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SYRACUSE, NY |
VIN pattern | 1B3EL46X53NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 35 |
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