| Issue ID | 757477 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10302274 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/01/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am a mechanic of 25 years experience and feel the need to report a possible defect that exists on 2008 dodge caravans. During the last five months i have replaced three tire pressure monitor system pressure sensors. What make this problem alarming is that all three failed in the same manor. The failure occurs when the portion of the sensor called the valve stem fractures and detaches from the rest of the sensor causing a sudden loss of air pressure in the tire. I have photographs and have saved two of the sensors that have failed. I believe the problem is either a corrosion issue or a weak material used in the manufacture of the product causing it to fracture easily in ice and snow. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITCHFIELD, ME |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44H78RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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