Issue ID | 838755 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10376568 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 12/01/11 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Left front tire suddenly lost all air pressure as car was cleaned in a car wash. The carwash has no brushes or any device that can touch the vehicle. Examination afterwards by the dealer revealed the probable cause was part of the tire pressure valve was missing due to the valve stem breaking. This tire was part of a new set of four bought only 2 days before and had approx. 400 miles of usage. They were bridgestone turanza tires. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52692 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TROY, OH |
VIN pattern | 2D8HN54X69RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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