| Issue ID | 849062 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390204 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/02/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked the contact was adding air to the rear passenger side tire when the threaded portion of the valve stem snapped off. The contact stated that the failure occurred on the rear drivers side tire three weeks later. The tire pressure light was illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer was contact and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer . The technicians stated that the tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced and the repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELOVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H78BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 0 |
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