| Issue ID | 806064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10346739 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/07/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On a recent trip from florida, our 2008 dodge van experienced rear brake failure. While traveling on i-75, at highway speed, 70mph, the rear brakes seized, causing smoke , the rotors heating to the point being red hot, all causing difficultly in stopping. After letting the brakes cool and making our way to a repair facility, we were told that the rear calipers had seized, frozen in place causing the brakes to overheat and burn. The cost of replacing the brakes, calipers and other parts cost over $575. 00 plus the loss of a day traveling and over night stay. We were told that t the brakes were failed and could have easily caused a fire due the amount of heat generated or a crash. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YPSILANTI, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P38RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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