The contact owns a 2018 dodge durango. The contact stated that the driver’s side tailgate led light had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that water had gotten inside the lighting enclosure. The dealer stated that the area where the tailgate racetrack light was located needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
| VIN Pattern | 1C4RDHDG*JC****** |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FCA US LLC |
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Durango |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | GT |
| Trim | WD |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | FCA |
| Engine HP | 295 |
| Engine KW | 219.982 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 219.685 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | All Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seat Belt |
| Plant Company Name | Jefferson North Assembly |
| Plant City | DETROIT |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |