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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1318183
Internal NHTSA #	10906813
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2012
File date	05/09/16
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My van suddenly shut-down at highway speed (70 mph) with cruise control engaged due to alternator failure which placed my wife, myself and others on the highway in extreme danger of collision. Luckily we were in right lane and were able to coast onto the shoulder. The engine would not restart (nothing - no sounds, only bright whiteout of dashboard) - tow was required. Sudden sequence of events - charging system light illuminated shortly followed by abs light, electronic stability control light, cruise control would not disengage, engine uncontrollably accelerated / decelerated leading to engine shutting down and dashboard going to total bright whiteout. This alternator failure is identical to nhtsa campaign #14v634000 / fca recall #p60. My grand caravan has under 39,000 miles - 3. 6 liter engine / 160 amp alternator same as recall for other dodge models built in same year as my grand caravan. Repairs made following day (9/6/16) at tyson chrysler dodge jeep / shorewood, il - alternator failure, removed and replaced alternator.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38979
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LANSING, IL
VIN pattern	2C4RDGCG2CRXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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