| Issue ID | 866065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10409182 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/06/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at any speed he heard a whining noise coming from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front wheel bearings were replaced. The failure mileage was 42,400. . Updated 10/14/11 *bf. The consumer stated he believed the bearing failure was due to excessive heat build-up from the front disc brakes. Updated 11/07/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW HAVEN, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E49RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/03/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | RICHMON CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 586-727-7577 |
| Dealer's city | RICHMOND |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48062 |