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2006 Dodge Durango

Defect Investigations

There are also 7 Dodge recalls » 4 defect investigations » 24 TSBs » for the Dodge Durango.

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA07003

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE: Air Bags:Side/Window

2006 DODGE DURANGO -- ODI's investigation identified no issues in the design, manufacturing process, or quality control process of the side curtain air bags used in the Dodge durango vehicles.there have been no reported field incidents of side curtain air bag failures similar to the failures that occurred during the NHTSA research testing of the durango air bags.additional NHTSA testing conducted during this investigation resulted in no diffuser tube failures.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.the Agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information. Investigation was initiated on February 14 2007. Closed on February 08 2008. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA07003 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE06045

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE: Air Bags:Side/Window

2006 DODGE DURANGO -- ODI has upgraded this investigation to an engineering analysis (EA07-003) to continue its investigation of the subject issue. Investigation was initiated on October 19 2006. Closed on February 14 2007. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE06045 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA06004

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS: Steering:Column**

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2006 DODGE DURANGO -- On March 9, 2006 ODI upgraded preliminatry evaluation PE05-056 to engineerning analysis EA06-004 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering shaft coupling bolts and steering column retaining bolts in model year (MY) 2004 through 2006 Dodge durango sport utility vehicles and MY 2005 through 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks.either condition could result in a loss of steering control.although ODI identified some quality issues in the manufacturing processes for the Dakota and durango vehicles, the data do not indicate that a safety defect trend is present in either population.the failure rates are low for each condition and trend analyses indicate that problems with the subject bolts were isolated to a few units affected by assembly error that were detected either pre-sale or occurred early in vehicle service.further use of Agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.the Agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the sugject vehicles and will take furhter action inthe the future if warranted.for more information see the attached closing report. Investigation was initiated on March 09 2006. Closed on March 08 2007. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA06004 »