| Issue ID | 661822 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216935 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/02/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was put into drive, as i started to drive, i noticed the engine racing. I looked down and saw it was in first gear. I shifted to neutral and the engine raced, i engaged the transmission again and it slammed into drive and spun the wheels for a moment then drove normally. It has been accelerating while in drive on its own also. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 645 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P18RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 05/01/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HEALY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FISHKILL |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12524 |