Issue ID | 758639 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10303428 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 30/01/10 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 2008 dodge caravan and just touched the tire valve stem. The top of the cap came off and the tire deflated in less than 8 seconds. I called the dealer and they said it's not covered. I asked the repair shop and they said the tire pressure monitoring sensor stems on the chrysler/dodge commonly break off and they have had many. It's a common problem. On the dodge/chrysler forums this happens many time. It ended up costing me 82 and i had to take the tire off. Just by brushing the stem it cracked off is a major safety concern. With snow, or something else brushing across the stem this could lead to an instant tire deflation and los of control a lethal design!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL |
VIN pattern | 2D8HN44H08RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 0 |
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