NHTSA Complaint #10116304 — 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10116304
Vehicle	1998 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Date of Incident	February 6, 2005
Date Filed	April 3, 2005
Mileage	38,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE BEARING MAKING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE RESULTING DAMAGE REQUIRED THE AXLE, BEARING, WHEEL, CV JOINT, CV BOOT, ROTORS AND PADS TO BE REPACED FOR A COST OF $2036. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 38,500 MILES ON IT.*AK

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