| Issue ID | 1523350 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11162471 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/10/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the odor of burning rubber was noticed and smoke emerged from the rear passenger tire. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear passenger side wheel bearing failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired by the same mechanic for the same failure three months earlier. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NORFOLK, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGBG0CRXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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