| Issue ID | 979299 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10511047 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/05/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tpm was on. Stopped to check tire pressure. When went to unscrew cap on rear passenger tire, air started shooting out and tire went flat in seconds. Valve stem assembly had corroded and broke off in cap. If i were driving, my four children and i could be dead. This would have been a very serious accident. Something has to be done. Dodge is using faulty valve stems, endangering people's lives. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94668 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGSVILLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54159RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
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