| Issue ID | 890970 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434440 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/06/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear brakes seized when trying to shift from park to drive. The contact would have to allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes when the engine was turned on and when releasing from park. In addition, there was a loud clunking noise heard from the vehicle before the brake would release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they had to special order the parts for repairs but at the expense of the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLEAN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R64BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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