IllustrationAFTER ONLY 38,000 MILES, MY DODGE DEALER IN 2001 ADVISED ME MY BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPAIR ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. OUT OF WARRENTY BY ONLY 2000 MILES AND ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THEY ADVISED ME TO KEEP THE PAPER WORK AND PARTS, IF THERE EVER WAS A RECALL.*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
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
641 reportsWHILE DRIVING 10 MPH PASSENGER'S WHEEL BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR MORE VEHICLE WANDERED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES.*AK
BALL JOINTS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE, AND CAUSED THEM TO RUPTURE. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO HAPPEN.*AK
DURING A ROUTEIN TIRE ROTATION AT MY CHRYSLER DEARER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AFTER ONLY 44,529 MILES THE BALL JOINTS WERE READY TO FAIL ON MY 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CC PICKUP. BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS LUCKY I WENT IN FOR A TIRE ROTA…
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DURING A ROUTEIN TIRE ROTATION AT MY CHRYSLER DEARER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AFTER ONLY 44,529 MILES THE BALL JOINTS WERE READY TO FAIL ON MY 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CC PICKUP. BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS LUCKY I WENT IN FOR A TIRE ROTATION. *AK
HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND THY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGIAN. FIRST TIME ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, THIS TIME WILL BE AT MY EXPENSE. IF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE TO REPLACE SAFETY COMPONENTS EVERY 2 YEARS. I WOULD RATHER GO BACK TO THE OLDER VEHICLES. THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THE NEW…
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HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND THY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGIAN. FIRST TIME ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, THIS TIME WILL BE AT MY EXPENSE. IF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE TO REPLACE SAFETY COMPONENTS EVERY 2 YEARS. I WOULD RATHER GO BACK TO THE OLDER VEHICLES. THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THE NEW STILE BALL JOINTS.
I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT ALIGNED. THE MECHANICS AT BIG O TIRE TOLD ME IT COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. BIG O TIRES INFORMED ME THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE PARTS WORN PREMATURELY, BUT THAT IT PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THAT MY WHEELS COULD FALL OF…
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I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT ALIGNED. THE MECHANICS AT BIG O TIRE TOLD ME IT COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. BIG O TIRES INFORMED ME THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE PARTS WORN PREMATURELY, BUT THAT IT PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THAT MY WHEELS COULD FALL OFF THE TRUCK. I DID NOT BELIEVE BIG O, SO I TOOK THE TRUCK TO LOVELAND BEAR ALIGNMENT FOR A SECOND OPINION. LOVELAND BEAR ALIGNMENT VERIFIED WHAT BIG O TOLD ME, AND IN ADDITION TOLD ME THAT TO USE CHRYSLER PARTS WOULD NOT BE ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE THE CHRYSLER REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AS DEFECTIVE AS THE PARTS BEING REPLACED AND THAT IT WOULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF PREMATURE WEAR AND DANGER OF THE WHEELS FALLING OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD 67,571 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME I WAS TOLD THIS. DUE TO BOTH THE SAFETY CONCERN OVER MY WHEELS POSSIBLY FALLING OFF AND THE NEED TO ALIGN THE VEHICLE TO AVOID WEARING OUT MY NEW TIRES, I ORDERED THE BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED WITH LIFETIME WARRANTY AFTERMARKET PARTS FOLLOWED BY ALIGNMENT. THE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE COST APPROXIMATELY $1,037.00. SO FAR, THE ONLY CONSEQUENCES WERE PREMATURE WEAR ON THE LAST SET OF TIRES AND THE FACT THAT I WAS COMPELLED TO REPLACE THE PARTS FOR SAFETY CONCERN AND THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON THE VEHICLE. THE OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A RECALL IN EFFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT ONLY FOR 2000 AND NEWER VEHICLES. I WANT YOU TO BE INFORMED THAT THE DEFECT ALSO AFFECTS AT LEAST SOME VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN 1999 AND TO REQUEST THAT YOU EXTEND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE.
BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WAS NG WHEN I WENT FOR INSPECTION. I COULDN'T BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE LIKE THIS. I NOW THINK THEY ARE GETTING BAD AGAIN....*JB
REPLACED BALL JOINTS TWICE IN MY 99 DAKOTA 1 TIME WITH DODGE PART SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM AGAIN COME ON HAVE THEM CALL THE EARLY ONE BACK TO OR SHOULD I NOT REPLACE THEM AND SELL THE TRUCK TO SOME PERSON WITH OUT THE KNOWLEDGE I KNOW IT'S A HARD BUT PLEASE STICK UP FOR THE LITTLE GUY OR GIRL THE DODGE BOYS NEW ABOUT THIS…
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REPLACED BALL JOINTS TWICE IN MY 99 DAKOTA 1 TIME WITH DODGE PART SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM AGAIN COME ON HAVE THEM CALL THE EARLY ONE BACK TO OR SHOULD I NOT REPLACE THEM AND SELL THE TRUCK TO SOME PERSON WITH OUT THE KNOWLEDGE I KNOW IT'S A HARD BUT PLEASE STICK UP FOR THE LITTLE GUY OR GIRL THE DODGE BOYS NEW ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS BUT I THINK THEY BUT HOPE IT JUST WASH AWAY PLEASE HELP US. *JB
WHY IS THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NOT INCLUDED IN THE BALL JOINT RECALL. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT AT LESS THAN 60,000. *JB
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.