Issue ID | 1371358 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10978836 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 16/04/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the hood opened without warning and caused the windshield to shatter. The driver sustained cuts that did not require medical attention. The police was notified, but the contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven home once the hood was tied down with ropes. The contact inspected the hood and noticed that the hood brackets on both sides were missing bolts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 14,100. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14100 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLLIDGE, AZ |
VIN pattern | 2C4RDGCG5GRXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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