Issue ID | 1566858 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11209480 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 09/05/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear module ignited and melted. As a result, all the connecting wires were damaged. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic but was unable to assist and suggested the vehicle be seen by a dealer. The vehicle was then driven to the dealer milford chrysler sales (500 us-209, milford, pa 18337 (570) 409-4046) and informed the contact to call the insurance company usaa. The insurance company went to the dealer, inspected the vehicle, and then deemed the vehicle as a total loss. The origin of the fire was unknown. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The failure mileage was 118,000. *dt attached is the audio.*jb *dt(7/30/19)*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SHOHOLA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1D8HN54P98BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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