| Issue ID | 498531 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10089089 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/08/04 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer had a 2005 caravan and the windshield wipers were not working properly. The windshield wipers did not work fast enough to keep the windshield clear. The consumer's wife almost hit another vehicle when it was raining and the windshield shield wipers were working so slow that she could not see the vehicle in front of her. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that was the way that the vehicle was manufactured. *ak the consumer stated that the windshield wipers motor is to slow. *tc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1600 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP25B55BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | DAYTON ANDREW DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 727-321-0500 |
| Dealer's city | SAINT PETERSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33713 |