Issue ID | 1050267 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10574469 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 13/01/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph over a puddle of water, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The failure only occurred whenever the contact was driving over a puddle of water, causing the serpentine belt to become detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three different times where the serpentine belt was reconnected each time. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SALISBURY , NC |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP2532VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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