| Issue ID | 639122 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10198625 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/07/07 |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact felt an imbalance in the front end of the vehicle. As he attempted to decelerate and pull over, the front passenger side wheel detached and rolled down the road. The failure occurred while driving 15 mph. He stated that the lug struts fractured and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to explain the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 5,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L87RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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| Dealer's name | ORCHARD |
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