IllustrationCONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS/IDLE ARM , AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
1999 Dodge Dakota
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Dakota years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Dodge Dakota are substantially higher than the model-year median of 166.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
270–25K
8925–50K
10950–75K
5575–100K
28100–150K
22150K+
330 reports with mileage · 311 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 342 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
49 crash reports6 fire reports17 injury reports
Suspension complaints
342 reportsVEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SPLIT. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. LATER, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SPLIT. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. LATER, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO VIN. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. AFTER HEARING NOISE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BUSTED AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE NEVER SAW BALL JOINTS IN THAT CONDITION BEFORE. *AK .....*AK
IS THE 1999 GOING TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALL JOINT RECALL? I ALLREADY REPLACED ONE,, NOW I GOT ANOTHER GOING OUT. REPLACED TIRES ON THE FRONT TWICE. *JB
DODGE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD WERE DRY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE TRUCK HAD 18562 MILES. HAVING ALREADY SEEN THE CBS SPECIAL , I KNEW THERE WOULD EVENTUALLY BE A RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR 2000-2003. MY 1999 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT NOW HAS 23505 MILES, WITH THE SAME DRY BALL JOINTS I…
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DODGE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD WERE DRY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE TRUCK HAD 18562 MILES. HAVING ALREADY SEEN THE CBS SPECIAL , I KNEW THERE WOULD EVENTUALLY BE A RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR 2000-2003. MY 1999 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT NOW HAS 23505 MILES, WITH THE SAME DRY BALL JOINTS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.*JB
FRONT END WEAR CAUSING ERRATIC HANDLING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. REPLACED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) ON 3/1/2004 AT A COST OF $777.14. EXCESS TIRE WEAR REDUCED USEFUL LIFE OF FRONT TIRES BY 20,000 MILES. REPLACED TIRES ON 12/31/2004 AT A COST OF $547.09.*JB
I HAVE HAD MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED A FEW TIMES UNDER WARRENTY ALONG WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ! ALWAYS REPLACED WITH THE SAME FACTORY PART PRONE TO FAILURE !AT $100.00 DEDUCTABLE PER INCIDENT ALONG WITH THE COST OF A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH REPAIR (NOT COVERED) - AND NOW MY EXTENDED WARRENTY IS …
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I HAVE HAD MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED A FEW TIMES UNDER WARRENTY ALONG WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ! ALWAYS REPLACED WITH THE SAME FACTORY PART PRONE TO FAILURE !AT $100.00 DEDUCTABLE PER INCIDENT ALONG WITH THE COST OF A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH REPAIR (NOT COVERED) - AND NOW MY EXTENDED WARRENTY IS UP AND IT WILL COST ME MORE FOR THE PRIVLEDGE TO OWN THIS USELESS TRUCK !
HAVE STAYED UPDATED ON TUNE-UPS AND KEEPING TRUCK RUNNING, GOT NEW TIRES NOV. 24, 2004 FROM LESCHUAB. ON DEC. 1 2004, I WAS HIT ON THE FRONT END DRIVER SIDE. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR REAPIRS, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN. *AK
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE (10/25-02) I HAD A BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IT LITERALLY FELL APART. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT TO DODGE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS BAD BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERED THE DRIVE CHA…
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COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE (10/25-02) I HAD A BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IT LITERALLY FELL APART. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT TO DODGE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS BAD BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERED THE DRIVE CHAIN AND O WELL. I HAD A MECHANIC FIX IT - NOT DODGE. HERE IT IS A YEAR LATER AND THE OTHER BALL JOINT IS STARTING TO FALL APART. THE UPPER RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND HEAT CAUSES THE BUSHING TO DRY ROT ALLOWING SPACE, THE BALL JOINTS CANNOT HANDLE THE MOVEMENT AND COLLAPSE. THE 1999 DODGE TRUCKS ARE NOT IN THE RECALL, WHY ? THIS MODEL CAME OUT IN 1997 I BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THEM HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS A DEFECT. ONE MONTH AGO I WENT TO TATE DODGE AND ASKED THE MECHANIC IF HE KNEW OF ANY OTHER TRUCKS WITH THIS PROBLEM OR IF THEY HAD TO DO A LOT OF FRONT END REPAIRS, HE LIED. HE SAID I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING AND I HAVEN'T HEARD OF ONE YET. A WEEK LATER THE RECALL CAME OUT. I NOTIFIED DODGE OF MY PROBLEMS BACK IN 2002, I BET A LOT OF ACCIDENTS WOULD HAVE BEEN NULLIFIED IF THEY HAD LISTENED." *JB
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE SERVICED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DAMAGED BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF RECALL ON DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO 2000-2003. *AK
Official recalls
401V153000 · Air Bags
May 8, 2001
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.
01V119000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor
Apr 11, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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.
00V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 17, 2000
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.
00V198000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 17, 2000
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA03023 · Upper Ball Joint Separation
Opened Nov 19, 2003 · Closed Feb 11, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm; 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.
Additional source detail variants (5)
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.