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2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1042849
Internal NHTSA #	10566365
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2009
File date	07/08/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	car shut off ignition switch went from run to accessory. Multiple occurrences ranging for 30 feet to about 1/2 mile out of driveway. Occurrences were always after first starting up. I had a heavy key chain with a leatherman micro attached. I removed the leatherman, and disconnected the battery and sprayed silicone in ignition switch and cycled multiple times. I have not had an occurrence since. I did notice that the 2010 was recalled for the same exact problem i was experiencing. Reference recall is pasted below. This is also the exact same problem as the recent gm recall. Recall date: mar 01, 2011 model affected: 2010 dodge grand caravan summary: chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off. Consequence: engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Potential units affected: 195798 notes: chrysler group llc l02 & l25.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLARKSTON, MI
VIN pattern	1D8HN44E29BXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
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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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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