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2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1094874
Internal NHTSA #	10618599
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2011
File date	30/07/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After arriving home from a 5 mile trip, after about 15 minutes of driving, pulled in driveway, turned off vehicle, saw smoke coming from button on ac unit which controls the speed of airflow for the ac. The smoke increased, smelled of chemicals and was clearly an electrical fire burning through ac knob. Fire department was called. Dash removed. Fire was recreated by fireman twice. Ac fuses were disconnected from battery by fireman. Van was towed by aaa to dodge dealership for further inspection/repair. Rental car was provided by dodge and covered for 5 days. Today is the 5th day and dodge is still working on car.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RALEIGH, NC
VIN pattern	2D4RN7DGXBRXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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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2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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