| Issue ID | 651122 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209394 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/10/07 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. When locking and unlocking the doors on the vehicle, it alerts the owner as if the alarm is set, the door is locked or unlocked. The contact observed that the doors were not locked or unlocked and the alarm was not set on the vehicle. The contact wasn't notified that there was an update available until he called to dealer about the failure. After notifying the dealer, they stated that there was an update to the software for $130. The update to his vehicle was performed on november 8, 2007. The approximate failure mileage was 42000 and the current mileage was 43845. Rk |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAPILLION , NE |
| VIN pattern | 2D8GP44L15RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 26/10/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | AAFES GERMANY |
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