| Issue ID | 951128 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10484808 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that when driving approximately 5-30 mph, the vehicle would stall and the steering wheel would seize without warning. The contact would restart the vehicle without any issues. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer for diagnosis. After test driving the vehicle, the contact was advised that the fuel injection system could have caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired by cleaning the fuel injectors. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500. The current mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 12/14/12 *bf the consumer stated when the engine died, the steering and brakes would die as well. The engine had while half through making a left turn, twice backing out of the driveway, and twice going over a speed bump at 12-15 mph. Updated 12/19/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36500 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STOCKTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5D14ARXXXXXX |
| 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 | 17/02/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | CONTROL VALLEY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 209-526-3300 |
| Dealer's city | MODESTO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 95356 |