| Issue ID | 855346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397924 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/02/11 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that two of the valve stems deteriorated and caused the cap to fracture from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair station where the first valve stem was replaced february 2011. The second failure occurred on april 2011 and the second valve stem was repaired at the same repair station. The contact called an authorized dealer who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 49,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 47,000. Updated 06/17/11 *bf the consumer stated the valve stems were corroded. Updated 08/04/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARROLL, IA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44E29RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DEDHAM TIRE& AUTO REPAIR |
| Dealer's telephone number | 712-683-5522 |
| Dealer's city | DEDHAM |
| Dealer's state code | IA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 51440 |