NHTSA Complaint #537108 — 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	537108
Vehicle	1998 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date Filed	June 18, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL COLUMN AND MID SHAFT WAS REPLACED PER TSB 971121191297. THE NOISE AND FEELING NEVER COMPLETELY ENDED. THE KNOCK IS STILL NOTICEABLE DURING STOPPING AND TURNING, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE MORE APPARENT DURING TURNING AND BREAKING.

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