DURA Automotive to Webcast 2003 Third-Quarter Conference Call on October 23

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 30, 2003--

Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. ET

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2003 third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. ET. Management will discuss its third-quarter results and outlook. A question and answer session will follow.

To access the Webcast, go to the investor relations section of the company's Web site, www.duraauto.com, and click on the Webcast icon. If you are unable to listen to the live Webcast, a replay will be available at approximately 2 p.m. ET, October 23, 2003, at the same Web address.

About DURA Automotive

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is the world's largest independent designer and manufacturer of driver control systems and a leading global supplier of seating control systems, engineered assemblies, structural door modules and integrated glass systems for the global automotive industry. The company is also a leading supplier of similar products to the North American recreation and specialty vehicle markets. DURA sells its automotive products to every North American, Japanese and European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. Information about DURA and its products are available on the Internet at www.duraauto.com.