| Issue ID | 1159798 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10689485 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 20/12/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on interstate using cruise control. Steering column refused to respond when attempting to steer the van with the curve in the road. Van drove off road onto embankment and flipped over. The van was totaled. Suffered a concussion and damage to back and elbow from impact. Eye glasses were broken. Eye witness behind me told state trooper that they could see that i was struggling for control of the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAYNESVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN4DE1ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 62 |
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