| Issue ID | 660659 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216011 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/12/07 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was at a shop for a routine inspection, the mechanic stated that the rack and pinion was defective. The contact notified the dealer and they stated that the parts for the repair were on back order and did not know when they would be available. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 45,345. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45345 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP25R36BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 19/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | KERBY AUTO SHOP |
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