| Issue ID | 1232047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10785405 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 10/10/15 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving 65 mph, the tire warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning indicator blinked for approximately 15 seconds and the front driver side tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was called, but could not repair the tire at that time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a new tire and tire valve were placed on the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tpms wheel valve sensor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Update 01/13/16 ma consumer stated tpms tire valves are the cause of the tire blowout, valves corroded very easily due to road salt and harsh weather conditions. Update 05/21/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CRANBERRY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E39RXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/02/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | REEDMAN TOLL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 215-757-4961 |
| Dealer's city | LANGHORNE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19047 |