Issue ID | 544743 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10124079 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 30/05/05 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: transmission: contact states vehicle had 28,000 miles when transmission went out. The transmission was rebuilt, and again at 50,000 the transmission went out, the transmission was again rebuilt. At about 70,000 the transmission failed again. Transmission service mechanic stated that these vans needed to be equipped with another cooling system. The transmission was rebuilt and another cooling system installed.*ak engine: contact states the oil warning light comes on even when the vehicle is full of oil. Three different mechanic shops said there is not enough oil pressure to keep oil on the bearings. |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MT MORRIS, MI |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP2538VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | SIMMS CHEVROLET |
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