| Issue ID | 1395725 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11011470 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/07/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was struck by lightning july 2014 when it was parked under a tree during a bad storm. It eventually was declared a total loss by progressive insurance after they attempted several times to have all the electrical components repaired. Several times they repaired it and put me back into the dangerous vehicle which was accelerating on its own and several times would not brake. I insisted they declare it a total loss before something terrible would happen. They finally agreed in october 2014. However, my concern is that i was told the vehicle was sold at auction and that puts someone else in danger. The vehicle should not of been handed over to someone else. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81528 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELMWOOD PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E89RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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