18% of Indiana State Police's new Dodge Durango patrol vehicles face mechanical failure due to a defective oil cooler, causing downtime and public service loss.

Indiana State Police (ISP) faces challenges with new Dodge Durango patrol vehicles, introduced in May 2023, due to a defective oil cooler. Of the 219 issued, 39 (18%) have experienced mechanical failure. ISP anticipates 79 more vehicles, costing $3.9 million, to suffer the same issue. Chrysler has not provided a timeline for resolution, causing downtime and public service loss.

June 17, 2024
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