NHTSA Complaint #703696 — 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	703696
Vehicle	1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Date of Incident	February 5, 1999
Date Filed	February 24, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

SERPENTINE BELT SNAPS CAUSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES TO FAIL AS WELL AS CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES! STEERING COLUMN HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES AND STILL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IF ANY ONE OF THESE THINGS SHOULD FAIL AGAIN.

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