| Issue ID | 894157 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10438290 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/11/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Head lights when turned on did not light after the engine was started and the head light switch turned to on position. Switching between high and low beam did not turn on the high beams. Holding the turn signal/ dimmer level in the "flash" position" kept the high beams on. Turning the car off and on caused lights to work properly sometimes, but not every time. Driving over a bump in the street caused the lights to turn off one time. After the bump turning the engine on and off and also the light switch did not cause the lights to come on. After approximately three incidents the head lights functioned properly on three more daylight trips. The car is not being driven when head lights might be required. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89450 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | HAZLETON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D8GP45R65BXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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