2002 DODGE DURANGO RECALL - #04V596000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER BALL JOINT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 DODGE DURANGO |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/7/1999 - 12/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2004 |
| # Affected |
592,707 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2002 DODGE DURANGO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2002 DODGE DURANGO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2002 DODGE DURANGO Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
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Comments
3/4/2012 - Heather Coleman
I drive a Dodge Durango 2002 and have already~in November~had the gear shift recall done and have now encountered the fluid leak and electrical system issue noted above, as a recall. My car produced a fireball from the engine. Please be careful if you drive this car! I was very fortunate and blessed not to have been hurt when this occurred, but I encourage all owners of this Durango to have this inspected! Please do as it could save your life!