DURA Automotive to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on February 12 at 10 a.m. ET

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 1, 20049, 2004--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2003 fourth-quarter and year-end earnings conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 10 a.m. ET. Management will discuss the 2003 fourth-quarter and year-end results, as well as the outlook for 2004. 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. A replay will be available beginning at approximately 1 p.m. ET, February 12, 2004, 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.