| Issue ID | 637473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197284 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/06/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the brakes failed, resulting in a near crash with two other vehicles. The failure has occurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 12,000 miles. The dealer stated that the failure was intermittent and they could not diagnose the failure unless it occurred while in their possession. The current mileage is 24,285 and failure mileage was 23,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23500 |
| Number of Occurences | 8 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AKRON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R85BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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