| Issue ID | 626569 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188045 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/04/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 55 mph in dry conditions the front strut failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The driver side front tire was punctured and began to smoke without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 26,000. *ak the consumer experienced an electrical problems with headlights. Updated 05/04/07. 8jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOLON SPRINGS, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L55RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | KAPAS ERICKSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 715-392-8191 |
| Dealer's city | SUPERIOR |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |