| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007116176 | Incident Date: Aug, 05 2007 |
| Consumer's City: ASHLAND | Consumer's State: MO |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: DAKOTA | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7HG48N32S | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 19 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 24 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Continued problems with front brakes. in july 06, rotors had to be replaced with only 35,552 miles on the truck (see odi #10200119). in march 07, the new rotors had to be turned at 44,6295 miles (see od #10200122). in may 07, vibrations in the front end returned and there was a strange rattling noise coming from the front end. dealer replaced the brakes at 50,230 miles (see odi #10200127). i drove the vehicle about 17 miles (all highway miles). when i stopped, smoke was rolling out of the front left side and there was a strong brake odor. i took it to the dealer the next day. technician indicated it was sticking calipers. technician replaced front left caliper. total cost $121. (note - dealer did not charge me for labor on caliper replacement.) *tr |
