Vehicle recall 04V596000 · December 21, 2004
Dodge Dakota and Durango
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4X4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the…
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- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4X4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear over an extended period of time. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.
- Consequence
- Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V596000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D47
- Owner notification
- December 21, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 592,707
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Dodge Durango (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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