NHTSA Complaint #709557 — 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	709557
Vehicle	1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	July 20, 1998
Date Filed	August 3, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

FAN RELAY CONTINUED TO ACTIVATE THE FAN AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE 3 BATTERIES STRANDING THE FAMILY EACH TIME. DEALER ASSURRED ME THAT THIS DIAGNOSIS WAS HARD TO PIN DOWN DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT NATURE OF THE POWER DRAIN. NUMEROUS OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING WIPER MOTORS AND SWITCHES, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SOLENIODS AND VENT WINDOW MOTORS.

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