| Issue ID | 1037962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10563113 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/01/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while he attempted to start the engine, smoke emitted under the hood. The main wiring harness was on fire and spread to the central computer system and the wheel wells. The manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that the wiring harness failure was not caused by a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 162,000. Updated 3/31/14 *cn the consumer stated as of feb 27th, the insurance company totaled the vehicle, due to the extensive repairs of $6,800. The main wiring harness and all the computers were damaged, along with the fuse block. Updated 04/01/14 .. Updated 04-22-14 *bf updated 04/23/14 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 162000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEAGUE CITY , TX |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L66RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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