| Issue ID | 1460692 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11085067 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/04/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle died suddenly on the road on april 13, 2018 due to alternator failing. O'reilly auto parts confirmed that the diodes failed on alternator. Existing recall on the durangos, chrysler, and jeeps but not grand caravan for this particular problem with alternators. Burning smell under the hood of the vehicle coming from the alternator as well. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIO RANCHO, NM |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN4DG8BRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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