| Issue ID | 869270 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413129 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/05/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Valve system failure: while traveling 2000 miles from home, the low tire pressure dashboard warning light came on. We checked all tire pressure and filled one low tire, but light came back on. We took it to mechanic who noted that the valve stem was corroded and cracked, and could have come dislodged at any moment, causing a blowout. Replaced tpms sensor at a cost of $153. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40778 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PINE ISLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44EX9RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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