| Issue ID | 848042 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10386889 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/03/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2 tpms valve stems on my 2009 dodge caravan broke off in the mechanics hand while unscrewing the valve stem cap as he was checking tire pressure. This occurred at the dodge dealer where i purchased the vehicle. This is 3 out of 4 valve stems on this van that have broken. First was on 10/20/10, other two today (3/8/11). Metalic stems not made to stand up to normal road conditions. Parts and labor is $152 each tire, just for the valve stems! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GORHAM, ME |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E69RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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