NHTSA Complaint #10249344 — 2003 DODGE DURANGO

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10249344
Vehicle	2003 DODGE DURANGO
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	November 19, 2008
Date Filed	November 19, 2008
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION,FRONT,CONTROL ARM,UPPER BALL JOINT), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. HE WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 12/15/08.*LJ UPDATED 12/15/08. *JB

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