| Issue ID | 1284794 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870068 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/05/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge grand caravan. While driving 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering failed and the battery and temperature gauge lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the timing belt fractured and the timing chain and engine cover needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 153000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L07RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 25 |
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