Alleged Defect in Dodge Durango Investigated
The government is investigating an alleged defect on the Dodge Durango that has led some drivers to lose control of their vehicles, documents showed.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said four drivers have reported the failure of an upper ball joint on the Durango’s front suspension. In two of those cases, the front wheels separated from the Durango.
In the other two cases, the front suspension collapsed. All four drivers lost control of their vehicles, although no injuries were reported.
NHTSA is investigating Durangos from model years 1998 through 2003. The agency will seek more information from DaimlerChrysler before deciding whether to upgrade the investigation.
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