Issue ID | 740454 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10285157 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NITRO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 14/09/09 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. He stated that intermittently while driving over 60 mph, the vehicle would down-shift and the steering column would lock. The vehicle would only resume normal operation when the battery was adjusted or reconnected. The failure has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 23,068. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28068 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SUNLAND , CA |
VIN pattern | 1D8GT28K98WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 68 |
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