NHTSA Complaint #10068539 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10068539
Vehicle	1997 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	February 6, 2004
Date Filed	April 21, 2004
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WORE OUT COMPLETELY. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WHEELS WILL FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NM

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