| Issue ID | 776493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10319314 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/09/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When i ride through puddles of water, i loose the ability to steer my vehicle. I was turning the corner entering onto a main road that had a moderate size puddle of water. I loss the ability to steer my van and almost ran into the median. The loss was only for a few seconds but long enough for me to loose control of my van. I could not steer my vehicle after a very hard gust of rain showered my vehicle as i was yielding before entering a main highway. After proceeding onto the hwy i had to stop and wait several seconds before being able to steer the vehicle. I have had one other occurrence after splashing into a very small puddle of water entering into the development that i live in. I was traveling very slowly as i was approaching the guard gate. I had to wait at least 20 seconds before being able to steer my vehicle. Each occurrence the length of time that i loose steering seems to increase. Each time it seems the water splashes on the passenger side of the vehicle. This seems to have become a problem within the last year. I am very concerned and will be contacting my dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOYNTON BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44LX7RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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