| Issue ID | 856358 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398691 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/11/09 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while having the tires changed, the tire pressure sensor fractured from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to local repair shop where the contact was advised that the tire pressure sensors were defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 109,000. Updated 05/25/11 *bf the consumer stated the sensors failed due to valve stem corrosion |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHORELINE , WA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P98RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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