| Issue ID | 906830 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447936 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 15/06/11 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This car is a 2010 dodge caravan. I have had 2 valve stems fail explosively. It occurs around where the valve core is screwed down. It appears the threaded valve stem just cracks off about the level of the bottom of the valve stem . Both times i was sitting still when it happened. Lucky! I don't know how wide spread this problem is but if http://usnews. Rankingsandreviews. Com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080905-tire-valve-stem-recall-could-affect-30-million-cars/ is an example, the problem is widespread and getting worse. I think that is beyond time for your agency to get very involved. The company i purchased this auto from doesn't appear to be very eager to replace these defective parts. Your timely response is required. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FULTS, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5D10ARXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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