I've got a 99 318 with the same rear end whine between 40-50mph. I didn't
think anything of it until today when all of this came about. I think its
time to bring it in too.
>From: Bob Mankin <bob@cadpros.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Noises from Rear End V6 SLT
>Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 18:48:15 -0700
>
>Gang,
>
>Please keep the differential problem reports coming. With 800 list
>members, if we assume 25% own late model DAKs and 5 of you have already
>reported problems, you have to wonder just how widespread this really
>is. That's 5 today alone, not including mine. How many have either not
>reported or won't bother speaking up? If even 5% of late model DAK
>owners were experiencing rear end noises and seeking service, it could
>easily overwhelm the parts pipeline. It starts to put some validity to
>the report from my Service Manager contact who suggests DC has a major
>problem with these.
>
>I'm keeping a tally and the info is likely to become public knowledge at
>some point. Since my dealer is obviously going to play hardball on my
>case, we are patiently collecting a ton of information on these guys.
>When we're confident it's a 'no-brainer' to even the un-educated
>arbitrators or lawyers who might get involved, we plan to dump a big
>pile of paper in the mailboxes of about half a dozen different consumer
>protection agencies, 3-4 local consumer reporters at local TV and
>newspaper, DC Corporate, the main office that oversees the 5 star
>scam('er I mean program), and the national arbitration board. Many of
>these efforts will result in nothing, but you never know. Just need to
>find one hotshot reporter looking to make a name for themselves who
>wants to do an expose' on the way the dealerships handle such issues and
>we'll have an easy winner. While my case is an issue over the
>installation of after market parts, the information we'll be compiling
>should help any one of you who is experiencing this rear end problem,
>but not getting any satisfaction from the dealer when you seek service.
>
>We also have an ongoing case regarding front control arm bushings. A
>couple of us are being ignored because the dealer wants to pin it on the
>installation of headers. That weak argument ignores the type of failure
>that we are experiencing. If anyone is experiencing bushing failure on
>97+ DAKs that DO NOT have headers, please drop me a note. I'd like to
>hear from you. For the rear end issue, post to the list or to me
>offlist.
>
>The 5 Star promise:
>
>"It's a different way of doing business. Let us prove it."
>
>I plan to hold 'em to that one.
>
>Bob
>
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