| Issue ID | 881865 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10425613 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/09/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the front driver side caliper bracket caused the brakes to wear prematurely and cause an increase in stopping distance and time. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that there was nothing they could do because the vehicle was out of warranty. One year prior the the failure, the dealer replaced the entire brake caliper but the unit malfunctioned again. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the caliper bracket unit. The failure mileage was 52,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DAYTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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