Issue ID | 753351 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10297286 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 07/12/09 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle metal brake lines rusted to the point of failure. On a 1997 dodge caravan, the metal tube brake lines leading from the distribution box to the rear brake wheel cylinders rusted to the point that they failed under use. Vehicle brake lines had to be replaced totally, and the failure occurred without warning. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147683 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP45R7VRXXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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