| Issue ID | 731185 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10277096 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 13/07/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 100 % brake failure 2005 dodge caravan, customer complained of lower than normal brake pedal, after core brake inspection (pads rotors lines etc) i determined will need new master cylinder (no local stock) customer took vehicle and returned another day with one last stop, then total master cylinder failure , with me driving and rolled in the garages bench wrecking front end parts , sheet metal etc. New chrysler master cylinder installed all ok , beware chrysler owners of this problem. It was my first 100% failure in 35 years of working on cars. Something is not right with 100 % failure being allowed. I have old part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SARNIA, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP24R35RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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