NHTSA Complaint #854361 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	854361
Vehicle	1997 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	December 13, 1999
Date Filed	December 23, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, BALL JOINTS LOOKED WORN OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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