| Issue ID | 1711065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11383435 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 13/12/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife hit a deer going 70 mph driving northbound on i65 right after crossing the tenn. State line. The deer hit the front center and passenger front of the van and the airbags never deployed. The airbag lights came on and stayed on but the airbags never deployed. The fender molding was ripped apart, radiator was pushed into the the engine block, passenger light was demolished and pushed in to the engine compartment, all the electric warning lights came on except the engine light and the fender well was pushed back 1/4 inch and in 1 inch into the passenger door. A red lightning bolt came on and the vehicle stopped running. Tow truck came and they were not able to get the vehicle out of park. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HODGENVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGCG7HRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 70 |
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