# 2001 DODGE DAKOTA — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `296857` · 2001-06-11 · 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:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE .  CONSUMER STATED TIRE WENT FLAT. UPON EXAMINATION,  CONSUMER NOTICED THAT  LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD BENT.   DEALERSHIP INFORMED  CONSUMER THIS PART  WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND WILL COST APPROXIMATLEY $1200.00 TO REPAIR.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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