Issue ID | 953749 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10487296 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 22/11/12 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph and depressing the brakes it was difficult for the vehicle to slow down. After merging off the highway the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician advised that the left rear brake and caliper became too hot and wore the pad down causing the failure. The vehicle was repaired for the left and right rear brake and caliper. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The current mileage was approximately 73,000. The vin was unavailable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CLAREMONT, NH |
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? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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