| Issue ID | 868400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10411902 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 10/07/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 dodge grand caravan valve stem failure. In nov we went out for thanksgiving supper come out and found front left tire flat, valve stem was broken off and could not find cap or valve. Van had about 38,000 on it. This sunday pulled back into drive and in matter of seconds rear right went flat. Found same problem. Went over to check left rear and found crack in stem within 1/32" below cap, i called for new stems dealer is out of stock so the van must sit. I will have to put rubber stems in and deal with the light so i can use the van. Now what would happen if my wife or myself with kids and grandkids are on a trip busy roads,lots of traffic and this would happen. When these blow tires are flat in seconds. Its makes me afraid to drive noing this could happen. $74. 25 each per stem not including labor. This is not fair or should not be aload on vehicles. Thanks for your time. The van now has 40,449. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38750 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRODHEAD, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54189BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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