| Issue ID | 1214801 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10760153 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/08/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | For a couple of weeks the engine and battery lights would come on but flash off. I assumed that the oil just needed to be changed. Had the oil changed on 8/17/15 and requested that the mechanic put it on the computer for any additional issues. When i picked up my 2012 dodge caravan the service technican stated that nothing was found. Then on 8/28 i was driving at 35 mph when all the dashboard lights started coming on and the van seemed sluggish. Because i wasn't sure what was happening i pulled over to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off... Letting it sit about 10minutes - when i went to start it, it would not start. Had a friend come and jump me so i could get it home. Had a mechanic come to the house and put it on the computer and found the alternator was blown. It is barely 3 years old and only 63830 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63830 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BILLINGS , MT |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGCG4CRXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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