DURA Automotive Receives Nasdaq Notification.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. -- DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRRA) today announced it has received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market notifying the company that, for 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of the company's Class A common stock closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4450(b)(4) (the "Rule").

The company has 180 days to regain compliance with the Nasdaq's Global Market $1.00 minimum bid price rule. If at any time before March 12, 2007, the bid price of the company's common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq may notify the company that it is in compliance with the Rule. However, Nasdaq has the discretion to require a period in excess of 10 business days before determining that the ability to maintain long-term compliance has been demonstrated. If the company does not regain compliance by March 12, 2007, and it meets the Nasdaq Capital Market initial inclusion requirements except for bid price, it may apply to transfer from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. If the Nasdaq Capital Market application is approved, pursuant to Nasdaq Capital Market rules the company would be granted an additional 180-day period to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

About DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems, glass systems, engineered assemblies, structural door modules and exterior trim systems for the global automotive industry. The company is also a leading supplier of similar products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. 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 is available on the Internet at www.duraauto.com.