| Issue ID | 1054139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10577150 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/02/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving down the road and i noticed that my steering was tight. When i looked down, my rpm's were on 0, my car had shut off and the traction control light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road, put car in park and it started right up. This happened again a few weeks after that, going the same speed. Brakes & steering gave out, was able to coast to side of road, put car in park and it started right up. On march 28th i was driving into work, going approx. 45-50 mph, noticed that my steering got tight, car had shut off again. Thankfully i was in the outside lane so i could pull over. Car started right up. It happened a 4th time on april 2, 2014. This time i felt the steering wheel getting tight, i put car in neutral and it started right up. Every time this happens my car shuts off first and then there is a 1-2 second delay before the traction control steering light comes on. My car is at the dealership right now, waiting to hear. I checked on the ignition recall for the 2010 grand caravans and i was told that my vin# does not fall into the recall dates. This is very dangerous for myself, my family and others on the road. I am afraid to drive my car!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MECHANICVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN6DX0ARXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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