| Issue ID | 773652 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10317020 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 20/11/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan sxt. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated but he was able to keep it under control by depressing the brake pedal. The next day, another driver of the vehicle noticed the vehicle suddenly accelerated so she shifted out of gear and turned the vehicle off. The next time the vehicle was restarted, the rpms shot up to 3000. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and a diagnostics test was performed. The dealer performed software upgrades and returned the vehicle to the contact. In february 2010, the contact noticed the acceleration problem again so she went into an emergency lane. The vehicle was returned to the dealership and the dealer told them that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting response from a case manager. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 5,400. The failure mileage was 3,202-bk |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3202 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STATESVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54X59RXXXXXX |
| 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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