Dodge to Recall Dakota & Durango Models Due To Ball-Joint Failure

DaimlerChrysler has announced it will be recalling 600,000 Dodge Durango Sport Utility Vehicles and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks due to a defect that can possibly cause their wheels to fall off.

The recall affects four-wheel-drive vehicles from the 2000-2003 model years. DaimlerChrysler says the company has not substantiated any reports of injuries from the defect. No injuries due to ball-joint failures are listed in government files as of yet.