| Issue ID | 1223092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10776446 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/09/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The dodge grand caravan is made with brakes that are too small for a large vehicle. This causes the brakes to wear out more quickly than they would wear out if the van was equipped with proper size brakes for its weight. The dodge mini van uses brakes that cars 1/2 the weight of the van use. I believe this is done intentionally by the manufacturer so the brakes wear out quickly and need replacement more often than they should be replaced if the vehicle was equipped properly. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEHIGH ACRES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGBG0DRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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