| Issue ID | 661415 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216629 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/01/08 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power steering rack failed. When the steering wheel was turned, she heard a loud noise. The noise has grown progressively worse. The dealer stated that several vehicles were experiencing the same failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 56,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56500 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPRING HILL, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R25BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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