| Issue ID | 858118 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10400608 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/07/05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion were defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the air bag located on the steering was pushing against the plastic and caused it to detach. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWPORT NEWS, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP25B55BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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