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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	306864
Internal NHTSA #	747211
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	CARAVAN
Model Year	1997
File date	01/03/01
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The front, driver side calipers do not release which overheat the wheel. On two occasions the brake pads have sheared off, and when the tires are removed to inspect, studs easily brake off. Sears auto center broke off two studs after the 1st incident, and i broke off one stud after the 2nd incident on june 15, 2001. The negherbon service dept had replaced the caliper kit (springs and tracks) on 3/13/01. The wheel gets so hot that you burn your finger if you touch it. This problem does not happen every time. The overheating happens during times when the brakes are used often (benicia is very hilly), and does not happen during highway rides, when there is no traffic. My concern is that when the brakes starts to heat up do to use, the caliper does not release as freely, and eventually locks up and does not release at all (after the 1st incident i had to hammer off the old brake pads/caliper assembly from the rotor). Hopefully you can help identify the root problem before this causes a serious accident. I am very concerned that this overheating will cause a blowout or a wheel to come off if the studs fail while the van is being driven.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BENICIA, CA
VIN pattern	1B4GP44R8VBXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/11/97
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Dodge CARAVAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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