| Issue ID | 1566858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11209480 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/05/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear module ignited and melted. As a result, all the connecting wires were damaged. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic but was unable to assist and suggested the vehicle be seen by a dealer. The vehicle was then driven to the dealer milford chrysler sales (500 us-209, milford, pa 18337 (570) 409-4046) and informed the contact to call the insurance company usaa. The insurance company went to the dealer, inspected the vehicle, and then deemed the vehicle as a total loss. The origin of the fire was unknown. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The failure mileage was 118,000. *dt attached is the audio.*jb *dt(7/30/19)*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHOHOLA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54P98BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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