| Issue ID | 599426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166020 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/08/06 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2005 dodge caravan (id4gp24rx5b305163) had the rack and pinion replaced at 30,709 miles. At 47,208 miles the rack and pinion and pump had to replaced again. The vehicle was seen by dealer before several times before they confirmed the problem with the rack and pinion. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30709 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOCKTON , CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24RX5BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | FOLSOM LAKE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 9163559999 |
| Dealer's city | FOLSOM |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 95630 |