Issue ID | 819740 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10358318 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/01/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph in rainy weather, the fan belt suddenly failed, causing the steering and air conditioning system to also fail. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the fan belt was not in a location around the fan unit to hold it in place and would fail again if wet. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000 and the current mileage was approximately 33,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SUN CITY WEST , AZ |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP45R2VRXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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