http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/Dodge_Durango_Dakota Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:35:42 -0800 pixel-app en http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/11308 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/11308
According to the NHTSA:

“COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE IS UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT. ODI IS AWARE OF 5 VEHICLE FIRES, AND 3 OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION (KEY NOT IN IGNITION). THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE THOSE NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT.”

There are 15,381, 2001 through 2003 vehicles affected by the investigation that do not have power seat adjusters. The company sold 362,531 Durangos from October 2000 through September 2003.]]> http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/10883 Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/10883
While the NHTSA states that it has no reports of crashes or injuries, ConsumerAffairs.com has received several reports of accidents caused by steering problems. These vehicle models are also under scrutiny for a number of other problems including oil pressure failures, brake and rotor problems, and continued and repeated ball joint failures.

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NHTSA reports that the agency has received several reports of loose steering shafts and separation because of loose or missing coupling bolts in the vehicles.

NHTSA said there have been no reports of crashes or injuries but ConsumerAffairs.com has received several reports of accidents caused by steering problems.

The preliminary investigation will involve more than 467,000 vehicles, including the 2004-05 models of the Durango and the 2005 model of the Dakota.

There have been no crashes or injuries linked to the steering problem, according to NHTSA and DaimlerChrysler AG is cooperating with the investigation.
]]> http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/Dodge_Durango_Dakota Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/Dodge_Durango_Dakota Dodge Durango/Dakota Safety officials and the U.S. government are examining numerous reports of looseness in the steering shaft or separation due to loose or missing coupling bolts in nearly 500,000 vehicles, including the Dodge Dakota pick up truck and Dodge Durango sports utility vehicle (SUV).

The initial investigation will include more than 467,000 vehicles, consisting of the 2004-2005 models of the Durango and the 2005 model of the Dakota.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated in a posting on its Web site that it has received several reports of looseness in the steering shaft or separation because of loose or missing coupling bolts in the vehicles.

NHTSA investigations sometimes lead to vehicle recalls.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Dodge Durango or Dakota, please fill out the form at the right for a free case evaluation by a qualified product liability attorney.]]>