| Issue ID | 563195 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10138185 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 21/09/05 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | (1)during a routine home maintenance, i noticed there is a build up of soot on top of the intake assembly. Upon closer inspection, power steering reservoir was cracked and the fluid is near the low level. (2) power steering fluid at low level (3) part replaced at dealer, no i do not have the old part. I paid out of pocket as chrysler warranty does not cover parts deemed damaged by outside force. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP24R95RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| 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 | BEAVERTON CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 503.646.0516 |
| Dealer's city | BEAVERTON |
| Dealer's state code | OR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 97005 |