| Issue ID | 633945 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10193989 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/06/07 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was new (922 miles) and was being driven in stop and go interstate traffic. Steering was totally lost. Steering wheel rotated freely but had no affect on vehicle control. Vehicle was traveling at slow rate of speed, control was lost and vehicle came to a stop in the highway center median. Vehicle was transported to elk river chrysler for warranty repair. After removing steering column boot the chrysler technician found that the steering shaft was improperly installed at factory. The roll pin was not installed in the right area of the shaft. The roll pin was replaced and properly installed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 922 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEMIDJI, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D8GP25E67BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/03/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| 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 | ELK RIVER CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 763-441-2300 |
| Dealer's city | ELK RIVER |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55330 |