NHTSA Complaint #873035 — 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 873035 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE DAKOTA |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MS |
Consumer Description
LEFT HAND UPPER BALL JOINT IS COMING APART FROM STEERING TIE ROD WHICH COULD CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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