Issue ID | 1344117 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10937669 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 21/12/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The incident happened on a 2008 dodge caravan (3. 3l / 4spd) with 115,562 miles (spent its entire life in michigan). During a right-hand turn from a stop there was a loud clunking noise that occurred just after the throttle was pressed and the vehicle was immediately disabled (no more power/torque to the wheels with throttle) followed by a large plume of smoke (from under the hood and came in through the vents). The roads were dry but the weather was cold (~25 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115562 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANONYMOUS, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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