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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
3925–50K
6550–75K
6075–100K
26100–150K
6150K+
210 reports with mileage · 335 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 217 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
43 crash reports1 fire reports20 injury reports
What owners actually said
545 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 1999
Suspension
DAKOTA R/T TOWING ISSUE---CHRYSLER CORP. HAS LOWERED THE TOW RATING ON THE DAKOTA R/T MODELS FROM 6400 LBS. TO 2000 LBS.. AT FIRST THEY TOLD ME IS WAS THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRES. WHEN I ASKED WHY THEY DO NOT JUST CHANGE THE TIRES THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE LOWERED SUSPENSION THAT COULD CAUSE FRAME FAILURE. I BELIEVE IT IS T…
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DAKOTA R/T TOWING ISSUE---CHRYSLER CORP. HAS LOWERED THE TOW RATING ON THE DAKOTA R/T MODELS FROM 6400 LBS. TO 2000 LBS.. AT FIRST THEY TOLD ME IS WAS THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRES. WHEN I ASKED WHY THEY DO NOT JUST CHANGE THE TIRES THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE LOWERED SUSPENSION THAT COULD CAUSE FRAME FAILURE. I BELIEVE IT IS TIME FOR CHRYSLER TO OFFICALLY SAY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I ALSO HAVE A 1997 DAKOTA WORK TRUCK AND I BOUGHT THE 1998 DAKOTA R/T TO USE AS A TOW VEHICLE FOR MY CLASSIC CAR. CHRYSLER HAS OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE TRUCK BUT I WOULD LOSE ABOUT $3500 IN COSTS AND INTEREST. I AM NOT INTERESTED IN LOSING ANY MONEY ON THIS TRUCK BECAUSE CHRYSLER MADE A MISTAKE. LIKE I SAID EARLIER IT IS TIME FOR CHRYSLER TO OFFICALLY SAY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE APPRECIATED. CHARLIE HINES
NHTSA ODI #709786
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 1999
Suspension
MANUFACTURER HAS REDUCED RATED TOWING CAPACITY FROM 6400# TO 2000# WITHOUT STATING A REASON OR OFFERING AN EXPLANATION. I NEED TO KNOW WHY THE REDUCTION HAS BEEN MADE. WILL TOWING 4000# NOW CAUSE A FAILURE/ACCIDENT?
NHTSA ODI #709775
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 1999
Suspension
TRUCK IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT STATING TOWING HAS CHANGED. DODGE IS ONLY OFFERING A BUY BACK OF THE TRUCK, HOWEVER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DEVALUED AND COULD BE DAMAGED IF OWNER TRIES TO TOW MORE THEN 2000 POUNDS. ADVERTISED IT WOULD PULL 6400 POUNDS.
NHTSA ODI #709725
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 1999
Suspension
THIS IS MY COMPLAINT. DODGE HAS ISSUED AN ADDENDUM FOR THE R/T TOWING COMPACITY WEIGHT. SINCE THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT IT COULD TOW UP TO 6400 PDS; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE FAILING TO MAKE THEM ISSUE THESE ADDENDUMS. ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T RECEIVED THIS ADDENDUM IN DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY…
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THIS IS MY COMPLAINT. DODGE HAS ISSUED AN ADDENDUM FOR THE R/T TOWING COMPACITY WEIGHT. SINCE THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT IT COULD TOW UP TO 6400 PDS; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE FAILING TO MAKE THEM ISSUE THESE ADDENDUMS. ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T RECEIVED THIS ADDENDUM IN DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY IF THERE TOWING A TRAILING. I CAN'T GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER. MAYBE YOU PEOPLE CAN.
NHTSA ODI #709708
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONTINUED SPARK KNOCK. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER NOT SURE HOW TO FIX IT.
NHTSA ODI #709489
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 1999
Service Brakes, Air
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK THE TRUCK STRAIGHT TO A DEALER AND THEY FOUND "NO CODES" IN THE COMPUTER. HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BOTH DEALERS CLAIMED TO HAVE THROUGHLY CHECKED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG AND IT WAS NOT DANGEROU…
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WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK THE TRUCK STRAIGHT TO A DEALER AND THEY FOUND "NO CODES" IN THE COMPUTER. HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BOTH DEALERS CLAIMED TO HAVE THROUGHLY CHECKED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG AND IT WAS NOT DANGEROUS. I CALLED CHYRSLER CUSTOMER CARE AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME "IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TAKE IT TO THE DEALER". IT IS A DAILY OCCURANCE. IF I WERE TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A DEALER EVERY TIME THE LIGHTS CAME ON, I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO GET TO WORK. I CHECKED THE BRAKES THE OTHER DAY WHILE THE LIGHTS WERE ON, AND THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK!! THE TIRES LOCKED UP WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE SECOND DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER, "EVEN IF THE ABS PUMP IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, YOU STILL HAVE OLD FASHIONED NON-ABS BRAKES". I AM SORRY, BUT THAT IS THE WRONG ANSWER.
NHTSA ODI #709338
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
MICHAEL BOGNER WAS GOING AT ABOUT A SPEED OF 35 TO 45 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND HIT A PARKED CAR. HIS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND BECAUSE OF IT HE SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY SENT OUT AN AGENT, AND HE CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BECAUSE HE HIT AN …
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MICHAEL BOGNER WAS GOING AT ABOUT A SPEED OF 35 TO 45 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND HIT A PARKED CAR. HIS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND BECAUSE OF IT HE SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY SENT OUT AN AGENT, AND HE CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BECAUSE HE HIT AN OBJECT. HE WENT FURTHER TO SAY THAT THE AIRBAG "MAY" HAVE GONE OFF IF HE HIT A BRICK WALL. RIGHT NOW MY MICHAEL AND I ARE WAITING ON THE REPORT. WE WERE PROMISED IT THREE WEEKS AGO AND WE STILL NOT HAVE RECIEVED IT. WE BOTH FEEL LIKE SOMETHING IS BEING KEPT FROM US AND WOULD APPRECIATE IT GREATLY IF YOU WERE TO LOOK INTO IT.
NHTSA ODI #709090
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 1999
Power TrainCrash
TRUCK WAS IDLING IN PARK ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN IT SHIFTED ITSEL INTO REVERSE AND HIT A TREE. I WAS LOADING ITEMS IN THE TRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE MISHAP, BUT COULD NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO OPEN THE DOOR AND STOP IT.
NHTSA ODI #708769
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILURE AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME; WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM, CAUSING A DANGER TO DRIVER OR PASSENGER WHENEVER THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND; CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATIO…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILURE AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME; WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM, CAUSING A DANGER TO DRIVER OR PASSENGER WHENEVER THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND; CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841746
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1999
Visibility
OVERSIZED OUTSIDE MIRRORS ARE MOUNTED SO HIGH THAT THEY CREATE A SERIOUS BLIND SPOT FOR SHORTER DRIVERS. THIS CAUSES PROBLEMS ROUNDING CORNERS, AT INTERSECTIONS, AND AT NIGHT WHEN THE EYELEVEL MIRROR REFLECTS FOLLOWING HEADLIGHTS. POSSIBLE SOUUTIONS: LOWER THE MOUNTING POSITION OF THE MIRRORS; RAISE THE SEATING POSITION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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Suspension
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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