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2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	924776
Internal NHTSA #	10461847
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2009
File date	14/06/12
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Exited highway (70 mph) then drove 55 mph for 3 miles to our home. Noticed heavy brake burning smell that stayed with me until arrived at home. Noticed smoke coming from driver side rear wheel/brake assembly. Husband(ex-ase master tech) came out to inspect and noticed all other brakes seemed ok in temp but left rear was extremely hot, smoking and rotor was discolored from over heat(black/blue). No metal on metal van was just in less than 1000 miles and dealer replaced front pads, rotors under tsb with $100 deductible. I was told at this time that rears had approx 20% pad left. Way to soon for rear brakes to wear out (before 36k miles?) took van into rochester hills chrysler dodge and they stated issue was left rear brake pad stuck in slides causing overheat. They stated that the brake bracket/clip/pads clearance is too tight and doesn't take much corrosion or brake dust collecting to cause sticking pads. I am aware of a new chrysler brake bracket design for these vans and that they are on national backorder at the time of this report and that the redesign has additional clearance to eliminate this problem. But instead i was charged $174. 80 for new pads and turn both rotors. I fear that this issue will happen again and wonder if it will be worse next time (pad/brake fire, brake/wheel lock up or possible loss of control). This is not safe especially on a vehicle that is primarily used to transport kids, people etc. Lots of families out there with these. Please help! Thank you.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	35719
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKE ORION, MI
VIN pattern	2D8HN54149RXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	55
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2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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