Issue ID | 243388 |
Internal NHTSA # | 870294 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle was taking to mechanic for routine service. Upon inspection of vehicle, dealer noticed oil was leaking onto the engine compartment. Mechanic stated head gasket was going bad, needed to be replaced. *ak the auto shops that inspected the vehicle stated that the head gasket failure was a common problem with these models. *yh |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SHADYSIDE, MD |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP25BXVRXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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