| Issue ID | 1425654 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11047044 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 10/01/14 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan equipped with uniroyal tires, size: 225/65r16 (na). While driving, the tire sensor warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and, upon inspecting the vehicle, discovered that the rear passenger tire was flat. The contact replaced the flat tire with the spare. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029 (301) 596-9990) where the rear passenger tire was replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a pressure monitor system and a tire pressure sensor failure in the rear. Also, the nut valve stint was corroded. The contact stated that the sensor was replaced five times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The dot number was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 81,725. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81725 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54XX9RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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