NHTSA Complaint #737721 — 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	737721
Vehicle	1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 16, 2000
Date Filed	December 13, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UPON BEING STARTED WAS AT IDLE FOR ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED AND IT WOULDN'T START. DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT CAMSHAFT BROKE IN HALF (NOT WORN DOWN) BENDING THREE VALVES IN THE PROCESS. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOBILE AT THE TIME OF THIS ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

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