Issue ID | 663610 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10218487 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 18/02/08 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2006 dodge grand caravan with 42,000 miles on it. The rack-in-pinion power steering system is failing and leaking power steering fluid, causing a loss of power steering, which is a potential safety hazard. According to the chrysler dealer that is doing the repair, chrysler repaired 10,000 of these in february alone. They admit there is a manufacture defect in the 2005-2006 models of the caravan. Chrysler is toying with the idea of providing assistance with the repair, which will cost me about $800. 00. (because i am 5,000 miles past the warranty). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CONVERSE, IN |
VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R06BXXXXXX |
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 | 13/01/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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 | GLENBROOK DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | FT. WAYNE |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code |