| Issue ID | 716499 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262112 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. While driving 30 mph on a cold day, the power steering locked up. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the power steering hose failed and was previously replaced according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v38600 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections). The second replacement would cost $400. A report was filed with the manufacturer, but they declined to assist with the repair. The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 104,355. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UNION , MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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