| Issue ID | 614739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10177900 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 28/12/06 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact has a 2004 dodge caravan with an odometer reading of 68000 miles when the spare tire would not release. The contact experienced a flat, and when he used the wrench to crank down the spear for the first time ,the tire would not release. The contact stated that he even used a crowbar to help loosen the tire that did not work, so he had to drive on the flat tire to get help. The contact took the car to the dealer, who told him that he needed a new spare tire hoist assembly. The contact also called the manufacturer, and was told the car was out warranty and they would not cover the cost of the repair. *ak updated 02/06/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R14BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 13/01/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALLEN MELLOW DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NASHAUA |
| Dealer's state code | NH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |