| Issue ID | 1654532 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11319756 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/05/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver side sliding door does not operate properly . It does not open automatically with the remote if the door is manually locked. If the sliding door is left unlocked it will open with the remote. A safety concern of mine is that when the van is in motion lets say 60mph on the highway, someone can pull on the open door latch and the door will open, because the safety system in place does not lock the door when in motion. I did notice that wires on the sliding track harness on this side of the sliding door are broken. Just got off the phone talking to chrysler and mentioned the wire harness issue with them, told them of the safety concern this could have on my and many other families out there that own these vans. Imagine going 60mph or 70 mph on the highway and the door opens, well chrysler does not seem to care about my family or others, they told me it's out of the warranty period, guess i'm going to have t fix it myself. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54X98RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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