| Issue ID | 632902 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10193052 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 31/03/07 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The vehicle was modified with hand controlled brakes. While driving 65 mph, the brakes failed when depressed. The driver swerved to avoid a crash, but ended up crashing into a cement barrier. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The vehicle modification company examined the black box and concluded that the brakes did engage. The vehicle was not equipped with air bags. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 4,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4500 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | IRVINE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L76RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | ABILITY CENTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 877-938-8269 |
| Dealer's city | STANTON |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |