2006 Dodge CARAVAN Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2006 Dodge CARAVAN Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID731054
 Internal NHTSA #10276992
 ManufacurerCHRYSLER LLC
 BrandDODGE
 ModelCARAVAN
 Model Year2006
 File date16/07/09
 ComponentSTEERING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemTl*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 Failure53000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueHOTLINE VOQ
 City and StateSUMMERVILLE, 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 persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase28/05/06
Was original owner?Y
Anti-lock brakesY
Cruise controlY
Number of cylinders
Drive train typeFWD
Transmission typeAUTO
 Vehicle speed0
 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 nameRICK HENDRICK DODGE
 Dealer's telephone number843-763-8400
 Dealer's cityCHARLESTON
 Dealer's state codeSC
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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