| Issue ID | 620043 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183129 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact owna a 2005 dodge caravan. The throttle was sticking on the off mode and stayed stuck until one put sufficient amount of pressure to unstick the plate. The dealership stated that the problem was not the throttle but the throttle body. The dealer stated that the failure was due dust in the area that was clogging the throttle which made it stick. The failure mileage was 58,000, and the current mileage was 58,500. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer is aware of the problem and stated didn't know that cleaned to lube was part of maintenance repair. Updated 07/06/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8GP44L55RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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