NHTSA Complaint #859410 — 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	859410
Vehicle	1996 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 15, 1999
Date Filed	March 29, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 25-30 MPH VEHICLE COMMENCED TO RUN VERY POORLY, AND IT STARTED TO VIBRATE/HESITATE AND LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A DEFECTIVE ROCKER ARM, AND A SNAPPED ENGINE HEAD GASKET. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

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