NHTSA Complaint #10442485 — 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10442485
Vehicle	2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 1, 2010
Date Filed	January 5, 2012
Mileage	126,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN WET WEATHER SHE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER STEERING, AND HEAT MALFUNCTIONED. THE MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE SCENE AND ADVISED HER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

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