Issue ID | 802653 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10343753 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 15/07/10 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was about to add air to the front tire and was removing the cap when the valve blew apart about halfway down the stem. The tire went flat immediately. We had the dealer replace the tpm valve stem but they had to order it and it took a week to get the part. I asked them to change the other 3, but they said they will only replace one valve at a time as they fail. My wife was 9 months pregnant at the time and this is our only car, so i was concerned that it would happen again, possibly while driving since it had broken so easily. Sure enough, two weeks later a second valve stem failed and the tire went flat very fast. Luckily i was just on my way back to the hospital to bring her a few things and driving slowly on a residential street. Again, i'm told they will just order one valve and replace them as they fail. This is obviously a problem they know about but don't want to deal with. Hopefully no one is injured or killed in an accident from one of these failing. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ST PAUL, MN |
VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H18BXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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