NHTSA Complaint #10108585 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10108585
Vehicle 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State DC

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME BALL JOINT PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE BALL JOINT RECALL FOR THE 2000-2003 MODEL YEARS. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE 1997 MODEL WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE BALL JOINT RECALL. *BF *NM *SC *TC *JB

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