| Issue ID | 830960 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10368695 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/12/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increase in stopping distance when braking at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brakes were replaced. The failure since recurred twice. After each failure, the brakes would either be replaced by an authorized dealer or independent mechanic but to no avail. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/09/11*lj updated 05/09/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHAMBERSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54PX8BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SHIVELY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 717-264-7132 |
| Dealer's city | CHAMBERSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 17201 |