| Issue ID | 522390 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10106802 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/12/04 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After starting the vehicle it failed to move when the gas pedal was depressed. This occurred because the rear right wheel was frozen solid and wouldn't spin. The night before it rained followed by below freezing temperatures. Dealership was contacted, but no service person provided any assistance, therefore, consumer used a heat lamp on the frozen wheel brake drum, which defrosted the wheel. Consumer was able to proceed to his destination. Dealership denied that this occurred, although other dodge caravan owner complaint about the same issue. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FLORA, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R65BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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