* Company will replace front
suspension upper ball joints on approximately 600,000 2000-2003.5
MY Dodge Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dodge Dakota Pickups
* An additional 400,000 4x2
SUVs and Pickups in the same model years to be covered with
extended 10 year/100,000 mile warranty
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec.
10 -- Chrysler Group will recall approximately 600,000
Model Year 2000-2003.5 Dodge Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dodge Dakota
pickup trucks to replace front suspension upper ball joints that
may be subject to progressive wear.
In addition, to alleviate potential
customer concerns, the company will extend the warranty to 10 years
or 100,000 miles on the suspension upper ball joints on an
additional 400,000 MY2000-2003.5 Durango and Dakota 4x2
vehicles.
Repairs will be made at no cost to owners.
Owners of vehicles covered by this action who have previously paid
for the repair will be reimbursed by Chrysler Group.
Chrysler Group's internal investigation
has shown that the front suspension upper ball joints on some
vehicles may be subject to corrosion and progressive wear. If this
condition is ignored for an extended period of time, it could lead
to front end noise, tire wear, and in extreme cases separation of
the front suspension. There have been no substantiated reports of
injuries associated with this condition on these vehicles.
Owners will be notified of the action by
letter beginning later this month.
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