| Issue ID | 1618867 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280214 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving 45 mph, the oil pressure and an unknown warning indicator illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. On november 9, 2019, while driving 55 mph, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was losing speed, but was able to be pulled over to the side of the road. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact called the police due to her disabled husband being in the cold for over two hours. A police report was filed. He was transported to the hospital, but there were no injuries or medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was an oil leak in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RONKONKOMA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R46BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 45 |
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