| Issue ID | 661877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216978 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/01/07 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Whining noise coming from steering unit. Minimal power steering fluid loss. First dealer could not diagnose problem, then misdiagnosed. Second dealer diagnosed as needing new rack. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25630 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURNT HILLS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L15RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/05 |
| 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 | CLIFTON PARK DODGE WORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 518-383-2277 |
| Dealer's city | CLIFTON PARK |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12065 |