Issue ID | 952471 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10485723 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/11/12 |
Component | TIRES:VALVE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2008 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to tire pressure monitoring valves. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was equipped with computerized tire pressuring monitoring valves which were deficient in nature due to the poor quality of the materials. After three years of use, while trying to simply unscrew the valve cover to check the air pressure, the cheap plastic end broke off in his hand, due to corrosion. Leaving him with a flat tire. On a separate occasion, while driving at high speed, another tire monitor holding screw released due to corrosion of the holding threads, and the tire went flat, destroying it in the process. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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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Dealer's name | SOUTHBANK DODOGE |
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