TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED, WHICH WOULD ILLUMINATE AND POWER OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
2003
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAD TWISTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE FAILURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.