NHTSA Complaint #10511047 — 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511047
Vehicle	2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	May 7, 2013
Date Filed	May 8, 2013
Mileage	94,668 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TPM WAS ON. STOPPED TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. WHEN WENT TO UNSCREW CAP ON REAR PASSENGER TIRE, AIR STARTED SHOOTING OUT AND TIRE WENT FLAT IN SECONDS. VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY HAD CORRODED AND BROKE OFF IN CAP. IF I WERE DRIVING, MY FOUR CHILDREN AND I COULD BE DEAD. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. DODGE IS USING FAULTY VALVE STEMS, ENDANGERING PEOPLE'S LIVES. *TR

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