| Issue ID | 845660 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384100 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/02/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought my 2009 van in oct. In dec. I had to have both valve stems replaced because they were leaking air, i have since then read online about others having problems with this issue with the tire sensors. Yesterday i went to take the cap off my front tire which had not been changed to regular valve stems and the whole stem came off in my hand and boom flat tire. Thank god i was not driving when it went and had my children or someone else's child with me. I cannot believe that a design flaw like that would be not be recalled by now. Just trying to take the cap off and boom it's in my hand. Still cannot believe it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATKINS, IA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54199RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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