Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # D47
Date: 041221
Recall - Upper Ball Joint Defect
December 2004
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall D47 - Upper Ball Joints
2000 - 2003
(AN)
Dodge Dakota 4x4 Pick-Up Truck
2000 - 2003
(DN)
Dodge Durango 4x4
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles built through December 31, 2002 (MDH 1231XX).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service.
Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
Water may enter into the front suspension upper ball joints on about 600,000 of the above vehicles and cause corrosion and premature wear. Excessive
wear of the upper ball joint may cause the front wheel to separate from the vehicle and result in a loss of control. A seriously worn ball joint may cause a
"clunking" noise to develop in the front suspension. However, vehicle occupants may not always hear this "clunking" noise. Losing control of the vehicle
could result in a crash.
Repair
Both front suspension upper ball joints must be replaced.
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