Issue ID | 664595 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10219182 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 07/10/07 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Auto began making squealing noise when steering wheel was turned. 10/10/07 dealer "performed visual inspection, found power steering fluid slightly low, topped off fluid level, inspected for leaks, no leaks found at this time". Dealers advice: keep checking power steering fluid & top off as necessary. No further explanation as to why fluid would be low was offered. 2/08 found puddle of steering fluid on drive; returned car to same dealer who now advises rack & pinion needs replacement. Auto has 42,000 miles; was purchased 01/03/07 used from same dealer w/23,500 miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37819 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L46RXXXXXX |
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 | 03/01/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
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 | MUSSELMAN DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 410-744-7400 |
Dealer's city | BALTIMORE |
Dealer's state code | MD |
Dealer's ZIP code | 21228 |