How do you know if your vehicle is one of the ones to be recalled?

 

I am guessing that they will replace them with the same crappy one's that are on there???

 

All 4X4 Durangos from 2000-2003 will be recalled. 2WD will be on a as needed only basis, of course if you go in and ask to have them checked there will be a service to inspect if they are OK.

 

What's different on the 1998 and 1999's?

 

What's different on the 1998 and 1999's?

 

Just stopped in today to arrange my recall appointment. March 8th. Hope my wheels don't fall off by then 2 months out.

 

Anyone know if there is any hope for the '99's to ever get called in? I own one and the ball joints are pure and total crap and finally failing at 90k miles. I hate to reinterate and bring up old posts but I too would like to know what the differnce between the 98's 99's and the 00-03's? Anyone?

Semper Fidelis

 

My 2003 Durango 4x4 does not have a recall associated with it, if you look at your recall it says all that were built prior to Dec 2002...so they knew about the problem and changed ball joints then, or they are going to issue mine later when the demand cools down??? I have 13000 kms on my durango and took it in to the dealer because it pulled to the left and had a vibration from day one, well it went to the dealer for 4 trips total and they did not manage to get the pull out or the vibration although I have paperwork stating they did alignment, rotated tires, and balanced 2 wheels. I took it to a local alignment shop specializing in 4x4, paid 126 bucks and guess what, no more vibration and no more pull, they said one wheel was totally out of balance, had 3 oz of weight on it that it didn't need and the alignment was out also indicating my left pull.....so I think I might just keep an eye on my ball joints and pay myself for them to be replaced with some quality ones like Moog or something, if and when they become worn etc. or even if there is a recall, or possibly go to a different dealership!!! Definately the lattter. Good luck to all on your front ends.

 

90 thousand miles is pretty good for a set of balljoints in my book. If yours made it that long and didn't break off you did good. Consider the size of he tires and well the abuse those joints take, I will be happy if mine makes it that long.

 

Can anybody tell me if this could be an issue with a 99, it makes a popping noise to but when the suspencion is flexing not turning also I need a PCM where's the cheapest. What's the scoope on used ones from a junk yard. I'm trying to get rid of this thing. (notice: sorry if I offended anyone with the "get rid" coment as I am a GMC person 99 z71 ,everybolt on, 4 inch lift,gibson exhaust,k&n ,Hypertech, yada yada yada) Thanks for the advice.