Issue ID | 986021 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10515693 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 26/05/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from the engine hose and tube assembly. The dealer stated that the alcohol in the coolant overheated and caused the fire. The part was made of plastic which contributed to the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle by installing a universal part made by the manufacturer. The full hose and tube assembly had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 53,800. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TEMPERTON, PA |
VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E29RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 01/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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