| Issue ID | 863256 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10406020 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/03/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | March 8, 2011; vehicle was at dealer for service,while performing the service the right rear tire, pressure sensor fell apart. This was replaced with a new sensor. Other sensors in the other three tires were not checked at that time. June 5, 2011; computer warned of low tire pressure, i attempted to put air into left front tire, took the cap off, put the air nozzle on and the valve stem broke off. Needless to say, i found out how to change a flat tire. June 6, 2011; i went to a local tire dealer, snow tires removed, to be replaced with summer tires. The technicians reported that two of the sensors, valve stem assembly came apart. I requested standard value stems to put in 3 of the tires. I feel this is safer, seeing that the valve stem is now, a one piece unit. Not something that two pieces of metal that are adhered together and don't stand a chance in our climate. This is a 3 year old vehicle, value stems are 3 years old, i feel this is a safety issue for all concerned. I have contacted the compliant department at chrysler dodge in michigan, as what will be done, don't know yet. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57076 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, NH |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54P08BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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