MILWAUKEE, July 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Ademi & O'Reilly, LLP, announced that a nationwide class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of owners of Dodge Durangos, model years 1998-2003. A copy of the complaint is available from Ademi & O'Reilly, LLP, or the Milwaukee Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
The action is pending against DaimlerChrysler AG and DaimlerChrysler NorthAmerica Holding Company. The complaint alleges that the upper ball joints on the 1998-2003 Dodge Durangos have an unreasonable propensity to fail suddenly and violently, or to wear prematurely. Further, it is alleged that this is a design defect affecting every Dodge Durango, whether the upper ball joint is currently manifesting problems or not. The suit seeks a mandatory recall to install new upper ball joints, and restitution for the diminished value of the Dodge Durangos.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has commenced an investigation into the safety of the Dodge Durango upper ball joints, after 4 motorists reported that their upper ball joints were defective, and the defect caused them to lose control of the Dodge Durangos. The NHTSA also received 81 complaints that the upper ball joints have worn prematurely, and had to be replaced.
Ademi & O'Reilly, LLP has extensive experience in representing consumers who have been victims of deceptive consumer practices with regard to their automobiles. Ademi & O'Reilly, LLP is currently representing plaintiffs in class actions against Hyundai Motors and Kia for misrepresenting the horsepower ratings on many of their vehicles; Harley-Davidson for defects relating to their TC-88 engine; and five of the largest car paint manufacturers for antitrust violations relating to the sale of car paint to auto body shops; and others. For more information, please visit http://www.ademilaw.com.
If you wish to discuss this action with us, or have any questions concerning this notice of your rights and interests, please contact Ademi & O'Reilly, LLP, Robert O'Reilly, Esq. at:
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