| Issue ID | 885631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10428912 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 15/06/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact own a 2010 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the parking brake engaged and the brakes began to smoke. The brakes also emitted a burning odor. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. After allowing the brakes to cool down, the contact was able to continue driving and the parking brake disengaged. The failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five occasions, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/27/11*bf the consumer stated the problem was intermittent, but it has been an ongoing problem since the vehicle was purchased. The problem would occur while driving at city speeds and stopping the vehicle and engaging the parking brake did not always work. The first time the vehicle wa taken to the dealer, the rear brakes were replaced as they had burned up when the brakes engaged while driving. Updated 11/02/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAGINAW, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2DN4RN5D1ARXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/06/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | GARBER BUICK |
| Dealer's telephone number | 989-497-4444 |
| Dealer's city | SAGINAW |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48603 |