| Issue ID | 604265 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169668 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 21/08/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle stops. Motor shuts off, no power available. At highway speeds. Very dangerous loss of control in traffic! Happened at least 4 times from date of purchase may 2005 to august 2006, but only at start up in parking lot. Then it happened at highway speed on the highway with 4 children in van ages 1, 2, 8 and 10 years old! Have no faith in safety of vehicle! Dealer still wants me to drive around with the kids in this condition and i cannot put my children in danger. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUMBLER RIDGE ,B.C. CANADA, 00 |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R45BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 05/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 90 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FORT CITY CHRYSLER SALES LTD. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 250-787-5220 |
| Dealer's city | FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. |
| Dealer's state code | 00 |
| Dealer's ZIP code | V1J5L6 |