NHTSA Complaint #10082886 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10082886 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE DAKOTA |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 109,200 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
A WELD THAT SECURED THE LOWER RIGHT SUSPENSION FAILED ON MY 1997 DODGE DAKOTA DUE TO "HARD" BRAKING. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THAT SUCH A FAILURE SHOULD NEVER OCCUR DUE TO NORMAL USE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WELD SHOULD BE INSPECTED ON ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS PARTICULAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. MY PHONE CALL TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE DID NOT INDICATE ANY INTEREST IN FOLLOW UP ON THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT.*AK
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