Issue ID | 731055 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10276992 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 16/07/09 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. While at a stop light, the contact heard a loud popping noise. She noticed that the steering knuckle failed and the cv axle was twisted. The failure could have been worse if it occurred while driving on a highway. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and they are currently diagnosing the vehicle. The dealer was never notified because the contact could not reach anyone at chrysler. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 53,000. Updated 08/04/09 *bf the mechanic stated theaxle failed due to a manufacturing defect. Updated 08/05/09.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SUMMERVILLE, SC |
VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L96RXXXXXX |
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 | 28/05/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | RICK HENDRICK DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 843-763-8400 |
Dealer's city | CHARLESTON |
Dealer's state code | SC |
Dealer's ZIP code |