general problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota

Recall was driving and all of my breaks and calibers seized up. . Had to stop and spray them down.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The vehicle has centerline wheels, model tomahawk series-escape. While driving approximately 15 mph and proceeding to turn left, the front passenger side wheel exploded. There was massive air loss from the wheel. The contact pulled to the side of the road and changed the wheel. The failure occurred on two separate occasions and the wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defective wheels and provided reimbursement. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 88,000.

Three of the four standard 17" painted steel wheels are chipping paint. The dealer has replaced two and a third is on order and will be replaced upon arrival. No harsh chemicals - simple green only - has been used to clean the steel wheels.

Vehicle's log nuts keeps coming unscrewed, which causes wheels to be loose. The dealership indicated that it was caused by the rims and they replaced them, but problem still exists. Ph,.