| Issue ID | 800678 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342080 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/06/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | No events lead up to the failure of the ac unit. Failure was discovered after first attempted use of ac following winter of 2010. Rear ac unit failure. Corrosion of the rear evaporator unit and early failure of the rear expansion valve. Failure believed to be due to poor placement and of the lines behind the r/rear wheel and lack of protection from environmental effect of road salt, sand, debris, etc. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOPKINTON, RI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L97RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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