| Issue ID | 1422675 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11044387 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 22/10/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A fluid leak was found on the garage floor under our van. Upon further inspection it turned out to be engine oil. We took the van to the dealer to have it looked at as it is still under manufacture's warranty. The dealer mentioned that the oil "cooler" or adapter was probably cracked from the last oil change. This part is what holds the oil filter. It is a plastic part that is subject to torque when the cap is removed and replaced after changing the oil filter. This part is engineered to fail after so many oil changes. Once it fails, oil is forced under pressure on top of the engine, causing a potential fire risk. The dealer will not cover this under manufacture's warranty since they did not perform the oil change. This is a serious issue and a recall of this part with replacement using a metal replacement should be seriously considered before someone gets hurt, not after. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARVADA, CO |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGCG2ERXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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