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DaimlerChrysler Recalls One Million Dodge Durango and Dodge Dakota Trucks

Model Years Affected: 2000-2003
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600,000 4x4s
400,000 4x2s

Defect May Cause Wheels To Fall Off Dodge Durango and Dodge Dakota Trucks

DaimlerChrysler is recalling 600,000 Dodge Durango 4x4s and Dakota trucks and 400,000 4x2s. The defect may cause the trucks wheels to fall off.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) already has several reports of accidents possibly related to the defect.

DaimlerChrysler was asked to initiate this recall and has agreed to replace the vehicle upper ball joints of the front suspension.

This current recall includes
600,000 Dodge Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickups.
400,000 Dodge Durango 4x2 SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickups.

Owners may expect postal notification letters to be mailed before the end of Dec 2004.

It is often requested that owners wait until the notification letters arrive before continuing with the recall. However, often many local dealers are able to complete the recall before notification letters are all sent.

Owners may contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:

Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota

4x4s & 4x2s are affected

2000-2003

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : unavailable

Manufacture Dates: unavailable

Potential Number Of Units Affected :
600,000 4x4s
400,000 4x2s

Summary
DaimlerChrysler was asked to initiate this recall and has agreed to replace the vehicle upper ball joints of the front suspension.

Owners may contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:
NHTSA Recall No. Unavailable. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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For more detail regarding your specific vehicle, contact your dealer, the NHTSA website http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov , Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or your local government recall office.

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