| Issue ID | 669929 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10223442 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/02/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electric locks fail and disable the electric doors, automatic locking, and key fog locking and unlocking. The doors fail to lock at 20mph , therefore you think your doors are locked and they are not. Also, pressing the fob. Sounds the horn, blinks lights, but doors are not locked, although you think they are. This is a software problem in the bcm, they have a tsb for it, but refuse to fix it because warranty has expired. This is faulty software at manuf, and a safety issue, chrysler should stand behind their own mistakes and safety issues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEANDER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L25RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/11/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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