NHTSA Complaint #10062718 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10062718 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE DAKOTA |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 99,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE-TAKEN TO DEALER PARTS NOT AVAILABLE-VEHICLE UNSAFE ACCORDING TO DEALER-NO RE-CALL ISSUED YET - MAY RE-CALL LATER-VARIOUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED NATION WIDE-OF FRONT WHEELS FALLING OFF!!!!!!! *JB
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