| Issue ID | 1095152 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10618782 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/07/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power steering hose failed on the steel tubing where a rubber and metal clamp hold the hose to the frame behind the engine. Water, salt and dirt contributed to the failure as it was caught in the clamp assembly. Result was a failure in the power assisted steering making it difficult to man over the care to the garage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R45BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 25 |
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