| Issue ID | 855675 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398149 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/04/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's front tire pressure sensor nut corroded and broke off causing an immediate flat tire. The almost new tire (less than 25,000km) was also destroyed in the process of bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Had to purchase a new sensor as well as a new tire. $361. 35 later out of my pocket for a defect that i am told is not restricted to dodge vehicles but with all tire pressure sensors in general. The defect having to do with the metal components being used. If the components were rubber as regular valve stems are or even rubber coated such failures would be greatly reduced. Would like for dodge to pay my bill but unlikely..... Mileage and speed are canadian and in km and km/h. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135540 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMILTON , 00 |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 80 |
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