| Issue ID | 1440154 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11063185 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/01/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 01 /13/18 the very first morning i had it i worked at 6 am about 5 mins into driving 11 degrees! The traction light came on without me pushing the button. Then a eps w/ des lite up?? They both went on by themselves as well. Also the roads were not wet! This continues every morning despite the temperature. Up to current day 01/16/18 we received a dusting less the 1 inch on the ground. I pushed the traction button on despite that me and my 3 children slid into a mail box thankfully slowly! Had to be pulled out due to in not starting up and stuck.. This van is loud and runs behind, kind of stutters.. It went through a half tank of gas in 1 day! There is at times but frequent we can smell gas.? Also this van started acting to the point of almost stalling out! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111829 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAYNESBORO, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54P38BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 3 |
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