Issue ID | 318426 |
Internal NHTSA # | 751250 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 29/07/01 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Idler/tension pulley failed causing the timing belt to skip and causing valves to be struct by the pistons. Total engine failure with no compression at only 26,160. Vehicle was maintain very well. Dealership wants to charge full price but agreed to a 50/50 split of cost. They are driving up the cost of repairs by finding other problems. Can you help? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WALDORF, MD |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP25B5VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/04/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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