| Issue ID | 551422 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10129187 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/03/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: since march while driving slowly about 20 mph, the vehicle made rumbling sounds like it was driving over rumbling strips on the highway. This problem is sporadic. No dash light illuminated indicating there was any type of problem. There is a technical service bulletin which references this problem. The consumer noticed that this seems to be a common problem with sprinters which later turns into a torque converter problem. It may also cause problems with the transmission. The vehicle has not been taken into to the dealer yet. The owner has not contacted daimler chrysler. This problem has existed ever since the purchase of the vehicle. The owner would like to refer the investigator to sprintervan@yahoogroups. Com website for more information about the problem. Owner also would like to express frustration about the sprinter not being available as one of the choices in the complaint database. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BURLINGTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WD0PD144955XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| 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 | DURGEY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LANDSDALE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |