| Issue ID | 1612581 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270459 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 17/10/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2011 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it would not start and the brake warning indicator illuminated. A bystander assisted with jumpstarting the vehicle. The contact noticed an abnormal popping noise and, within seconds, flames appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The contact called her insurance company to have the vehicle inspected, but was informed that her insurance coverage had expired. The hood and driver's side of the vehicle were damaged. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.*dt*dt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLAYTON, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN5DG4BRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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