# 2010 DODGE DAKOTA — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `1125145` · 2014-10-29 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 2010
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Miles at failure:** 23,400
- **Speed:** 7 mph
## Narrative
TRUCK WAS BEING DRIVEN AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN THE TIE ROD FELL OFF AND TRUCK HIT A TREE.  NO INJURY BUT LEFT FRONT SIDE OF BUMPER DAMAGED.  THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED AT A LOCAL MECHANIC.  THE BALL JOINT END WAS BADLY DETERIORATED.   *TR
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