| Issue ID | 611586 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10175309 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/06/06 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle headlights stopped working while driving on multiple occasions. Was forced to pull to the roadside because lights could not be turned on with the switch. A few seconds later the lights illuminated on their own. Received a ticket because lights went out during a daytime rain shower. North carolina requires headlights to be turned on while operating a vehicle in the rain. Dodge service department replaced the front control module (item number 5144579-ac) ($220. 87 parts and labor). *jb see also 10180964 *dsy |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAYETTEVILLE, NC |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | JOHN HEISTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LILLINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |