Dodge Durango/Dakota
Quick Facts
Steering shaft loosens
Loose coupling bolts
Missing coupling bolts
Vehicles Affected
2004-2005 Durango
2005 Dakota
Related Topics
Defective Vehicle
Product Liability
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
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 or call us at 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636).










