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2003 DODGE DAKOTA — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

crash1 injured · 437607 · 2003-10-28

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DAKOTA
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Miles at failure
14,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVER WAS INJURIED AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL.A POLICE REPORT WAS DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC DETECTED THAT BOTH FRONTAL BALL JOINTS CRACKED. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10044884
Machine
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