| Issue ID | 619931 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183045 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 13/02/07 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is an abbreviated copy of the second letter i have sent to dodge the first letter was sent in sept, 2006. The power steering goes out intermittently when it rains. Unable to control vehicle. Feb 20, 2007 dodge customer assist ctr power steering failure due to rain 2005 dodge caravan vin: [xxx] this is the 2nd attempt to get dodge or chrysler to care about the vehicle built that has a power steering flaw. It is apparent from your lack of correspondence or communication that your company does not care about its customer |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT RICHEY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L55RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 19/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | TARPON DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 727-934-5745 |
| Dealer's city | HOLIDAY |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 34690 |