| Issue ID | 917847 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10456583 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/04/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dashboard light indicating low tire pressure came on. When i stopped at service station to check and fill tires, i had difficulty removing valve caps from all 4 stems due to poor quality of the stems/corrosion. When i went to inflate front, passenger side tire, it practically crumbled in my hands! I had to have the cheaply constructed aluminum valve stem replaced, costing me $130! I wanted to replace it with a quality, standard, metal valve, but was told this was not an option, legally. Another customer in the service station waiting room told me he'd had all four of his tires blow, on different occasions, while driving, due to these crappy valves! He recommended i have all 4 replaced as opposed to just the broken one, for my own safety and that of my family. I would, if the less expensive metal valve stems were an option! This should be a recall item!! |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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