| Issue ID | 483008 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10073641 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/05/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This problem has occurred several times in the last month or two. The brakes accumulated excessive amounts of brake dust. Dealer claims that the brakes are working normally. *ak the vehicle stopping distance was increased by 430% when the vehicle was loaded. The vehicles front wheels lock up while driving on wet/low friction surfaces. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH EAST, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP25B14BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/01/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 410-392-4200 |
| Dealer's city | ELKTON |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21921 |