Issue ID | 929037 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10465246 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 09/07/12 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power steering failed and the windows became foggy, causing very dangerous conditions for the driver. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced; however the contact had just replaced the serpinitine belt 2,000 miles prior. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 114,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1B4GP44R5VBXXXXXX |
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? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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