# 1998 DODGE DURANGO — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
> NHTSA complaint `419696` · 2003-07-22 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- **Miles at failure:** 121,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON A 1998 DODGE DURANGO. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE INTO THE SPINDLE WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SPARKS TO RUPTURE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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