# 2000 DODGE DAKOTA — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
> NHTSA complaint `530704` · 2005-04-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- **Miles at failure:** 88,500
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING  RACK AND PINION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED.  DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
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