# 2001 DODGE DAKOTA — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `450315` · 2004-01-16 · 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:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 42,555
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK.  THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  *NM
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