| Issue ID | 658942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10214683 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/12/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front windshield wipers and all instrument gauges were inoperable accompanied by a rapid "clicking" noise from center dash console upon start-up in heavy snowstorm. Dash lights remained lit and flashing with the engine running. Remote keyless entry, driver's side power door lock, power sliding doors, power liftgate and radio were all inoperable. Servicing dodge dealer found fault codes for loss of communication but bus wires and comm wires checked out ok. Inoperable driver's side power door lock switch determined to be caused by faulty body control module (bcm). Dealerships "on star online" system contained a report for similar intermittent problem with lights, wipers, etc. Resulting from bcm faults. Bcm was replaced. All parts retained by servicing dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54700 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORMAL, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L65RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | SAM LEMAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 309-662-0629 |
| Dealer's city | BLOOMINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 61704 |