| Issue ID | 1594453 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245591 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the contact heard noises coming from the steering column. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the vin was included in an unknown recall; however, no recall was found. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEAR BROOK, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L96RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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