Issue ID | 897235 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10440106 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 20/06/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear brakes engaged and started to smoke. The vehicle was inspected and the contact found that the rear calipers were sticking. As a result, the calipers, rotors and the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that he replaced the brake fluid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 37,918 and the current mileage was 46,654. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37918 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | METAMORA, MI |
VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E19RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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