NHTSA Complaint #10499230 — 2008 DODGE DAKOTA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10499230
Vehicle	2008 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 14, 2013
Date Filed	February 19, 2013
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED INTO THE BOOT AND CAUSED IT TO RUPTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

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