| Issue ID | 911636 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10451773 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/03/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate. In addition, the headlights would unexpectedly stop illuminating at night and would not begin functioning again for a few hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The consumer stated over the last two years the headlights would not come on when she used the switch to turn them on. The consumer stated while driving at night, she noticed the headlights were not on, but within a few seconds, they came back on. The consumer stated there were several occasions, where the headlights would not come on at all after toggling the switch. The consumer referenced engineering analysis (ea11-010) updated 03/29/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STERLING , VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L26RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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