Issue ID | 685387 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10235996 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | STRATUS |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 17/07/08 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact heard a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they informed her that the rear strut mounts on both sides of the vehicle had fallen off due to corrosion. The mechanic will replace both at the cost of $460. The manufacturer stated that there are 3,000 of these parts currently on back order. The failure and current mileages were 112,000. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/15/08 *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RIPLEY, WV |
VIN pattern | 1B3EL46X33NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/08/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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 | TIRES PLUS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SAINT MARYS |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 31558 |