| Issue ID | 1278365 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861140 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 24/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Accelerator sticks when full throttle is applied. I traded a 2010 chrysler lx van i had for 5 years in on this vehicle and it had the same problem. The chrysler accelerator was replaced twice, once at my expense and once on a recall and the problem was not corrected. Today was the first time i experienced this problem with the dodge van i bought in january 2016. From previous experience i knew what to do or i could have had a serious accident. I was on a 4-lane city street and changing lanes at the time the problem occurred. A less experienced driver would likely have been involved in a rear end collision. I was able to put the edge of my shoe under the accelerator and pull it up off the floor. Is there a recall on the dodge and if not what can i do to prevent this happening again? I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when my wife drives the van. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, MS |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 43 |
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