| Issue ID | 626969 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188329 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/03/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the brakes began to fail while driving 45 mph. While inspecting the vehicle, she observed that the brakes were completely rusted. The failure caused the wheels to drag and made it impossible to steer the vehicle. The dealer grinded the rust from the brakes and replaced the rotors and brake shoes. Less than a week later, the same failure recurred. The dealer stated that there was nothing more that could be done. The current mileage is 34,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARTHAGE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R25BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | JIM BAIER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 3193721012 |
| Dealer's city | FORT MADISON |
| Dealer's state code | IA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 52627 |