| Issue ID | 797307 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339298 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/05/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 doge caravan. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the accelerator pedal would sporadically become stuck in the open throttle position. In order to dislodge the accelerator pedal, he would shift into neutral and as the speed would reduce to 40 mph, the accelerator pedal would release. The manufacturer advised taking the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. Updated 08/13/10. *lj the consumer stated the van has been fixed. Updated 08/23/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MAYSVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H38BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | MANN CHRYSLER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 606-759-9603 |
| Dealer's city | MAYSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 41056 |