| Issue ID | 875264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10419159 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/08/11 |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a dodge grand caravan new in 2005. Yesterday i had a flat tire and tried to access the spare tire. It was impossible as it was frozen in place. I called my local dealership and they suggested i use a pry bar to free it. I believe this is a design flaw and that many people are driving around believing they have a spare tire while in reality, the spare is inaccessible. I could have been stranded or in an unsafe area. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100255 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST AMHERST, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L45RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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