NHTSA Complaint #10478620 — 2000 DODGE CARAVAN

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10478620
Vehicle	2000 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 28, 2012
Date Filed	October 4, 2012
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT'S MECHANIC WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE ENGINE BELT TENSIONER BOLT. THE TENSIONER BOLT FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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