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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Suspension Front Macpherson Strut Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	518927
Internal NHTSA #	10102871
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	CARAVAN
Model Year	1997
File date	13/12/04
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is related to complaint 10090457. My 1997 dodge caravan has excessive rust at the top of the driver-side strut cap. Large chips of rusted metal can easily be removed with a screw driver.*ak i would like to know if there is a risk in continuing to drive the vehicle. I bought the vehicle new in late 1996, and have kept it in minnesota since. The rest of the body has evidence of early rust that, in a couple years, will be ugly, but looks ok now and is typical for an 8-yr old car in minnesota. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin, which describes the problem as cosmetic, but they have also provided a repair kit. The kit uses epoxy to glue on a replacement cap, so that suggests the problem really is cosmetic. However, i have not been able to have it fixed because the body-shop manager at the dealership said the kit is out of stock. Is it safe?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	95000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	APPLE VALLEY, MN
VIN pattern	2B4GP44R4VRXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	BELZER
Dealer's telephone number	952-469-4444
Dealer's city	LAKEVILLE
Dealer's state code	MN
Dealer's ZIP code	55044

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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Suspension Front Macpherson Strut Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Dodge CARAVAN Suspension Front Macpherson Strut Problems, Complaints and Defects

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