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NHTSA Probing Dodge Durango Over Seat Fires

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation of DaimlerChrysler AG's Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicle after reports of fires beneath the driver's seat. The NHTSA “Action Number” for the investigation is PE06008 (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm).

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.

NHTSA Investigating 500,000 Dodge Durangos and Dakotas for Steering Problems that Could Lead to Loss of Control

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation of approximately 500,000 Dodge Durangos (2000, 2004, and 2005 NHTSA Action Numbers PE99074 and PE05056) and Dodge Dakotas 2005 Action Number PE05056) based upon a mounting number of reports related to problems in the steering shaft that could lead to a loss of control.

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.

NHTSA Investigating Dodge Dakota and Durango

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating almost 500,000 Dodge Durango SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks because of a possible loss in steering control.

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.

Dodge Durango/Dakota Product Liability Injury Lawsuits Missing Bolts, Faulty Steering Shaft

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Dodge Durango/Dakota Accident Injury Lawsuits

Dodge Durango/Dakota | Lawsuits, Lawyers | Product Liability: Injury | Missing Bolts, Faulty Steering Shaft

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.

Legal Help For Victims Affected By Dodege Durango/Dakota

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