U.S. Investigates Dodge SUV, Truck for Steering

The government is investigating a steering problem that could affect more than 450,000 Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received several reports of looseness in the steering shaft or separation because of loose or missing coupling bolts.

The preliminary investigation will involve at least 467,000 vehicles, including the 2004-2005 models of the Durango and the 2005 model of the Dakota.

There have been no crashes or injuries linked to the issue, the safety administration said.