Issue ID | 894746 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10437879 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 03/11/10 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving at random times, speeds, etc, the lights would suddenly flash, wipers turn on high, wiper fluid come out and the horn would honk. Sometimes this would last only 2-3 seconds, sometimes up to 10 miuntes. Turning the key off and then back on would not clear the problem. Taken to dealer in november 2010. They re-flashed the pcm and the issue disappeared for 12 months. Problems resumed in november 2011. Taken to dealer. Could not diagnose and decided to change an accessory control module. Situation causes very unsafe operating condition by distracting driver, obscuring drivers view, distracting other drivers, causing sight problems for oncoming drivers with uncontrolled illumination of lighting. *kb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEORIA, IL |
VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P08RXXXXXX |
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 | 05/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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