| Issue ID | 1108370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10631793 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/08/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 55 mph on an incline, the gear shifter failed to reduce the speed of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 10/22/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified and would not assist with the repair of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated the shifter was not covered under the powertrain warranty. The tire pressure sensor valve failed on all 4 wheel. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 4/6/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WINDBER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN44E99BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | TOWN AND COUNTRY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LIGONIER |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15658 |