NHTSA Complaint #10245544 — 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10245544
Vehicle	2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 29, 2008
Date Filed	October 15, 2008
Mileage	100,100 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

POWER STEERING FAILED, THEN BRAKES. SERPENTINE BELT WET FROM RAIN CAUSED POWER STEERING & BRAKES TO FAIL RESULTING IN VEHICLE FLIPPING ON ITS SIDE ON I-75. SERVICE DEPT SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING, ETC WAS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN WHEN BELT GOT WET. THIS WAS A NORMAL RAIN. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN HIGH WATER. VEHICLE WAS ULTIMATELY TOTALED. *TR

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