| Issue ID | 1179478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713505 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/04/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While attempting to start the vehicle, the driver was unable to turn the key to start the engine and the steering wheel remained in the locked position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. The contact indicated that the notice for nhtsa campaign number 11v139000(electrical systems) was received in april 2014. After taking the vehicle to the dealer for the failure listed in the recall the contact was informed that the parts needed to provide the remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKE STATION, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44HX8BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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