DURA Automotive to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call on October 28

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 7, 2004--

Call to be held at 11 a.m. ET

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2004 third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, October 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. ET. 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, October 28, 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.