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2003 DODGE Vehicles

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DODGE: DURANGO

Complaint DescriptionView Details
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 DODGE: DURANGO Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
DURANGO 2WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) R 14 19
DURANGO 2WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) R 13 18
DURANGO 4WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) 4 14 18
DURANGO 4WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) 4 12 17


Recall Information for
2003 DODGE: DURANGO Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequences of DefectDRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D22.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequences of DefectIF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CTM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. B32.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description of DefectON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.
Consequences of DefectTHIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F42.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description of DefectCERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequences of DefectA JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Corrective ActionK&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Consequences of DefectEXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NotesTHIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.










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