| Issue ID | 870273 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413729 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/01/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the rear brakes failed prematurely. The brakes, front brake pads and calipers on the front wheels were replaced at 22,000 miles. The contact stated smoke was coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the rear brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced as well. The vin was not accepted. The failure mileage was 22,6000 and the current mileage was 27,986. The consumer stated the rear brakes were replaced again at 28,000 miles. Updated 03/08/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22600 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CANAL FULTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H28BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/04/09 |
| 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 | PROGRESSIVE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-833-8585 |
| Dealer's city | MASSILLON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44648 |