Issue ID | 584464 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10154526 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/10/04 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased dodge caravan new. At 40,000 miles, windshield wipers began random wiping action unrelated to time or weather conditions. They would turn on, wipe four or five times and turn off. At 104,000 miles, without warning, wipers refused to respond to switch except for "wash and wipe" cycle. Vehicle could not be inspected as wipers could not be turned on for inclement weather. Three trips to the dealer resulted in a "body control module" being replaced for a cost of $741. 00 in order to make them work. If they had stopped during a blizzard, it could have been very bad. (please note, dates are from memory and could be slightly off). *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOVELL, ME |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP45B4VRXXXXXX |
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 | 04/04/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MACDONALD MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 207-647-3304 |
Dealer's city | BRIDGTON |
Dealer's state code | ME |
Dealer's ZIP code | 04009 |