Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / VAN / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006086610 Incident Date: Sep, 14 2006
Consumer's City: HAWTHORNE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: VAN Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2B7KB31Z62K Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 26 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 14 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes had consistent and worsening problems. the vehicle had several repairs and parts replaced, but the problems persisted after every repair. on one occasion, while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle because the brake lines bursted. the vehicle was towed back to the residence were the insurance company sent an investigator to examine the vehicle. upon examination the investigator determined that the brake system was faulty due to the manufacturer design and the brake line on the rear passenger side needed to be replaced. the repairs were made. the vehicle was than taken to a local dealer, who determined that the driver side brake line needed to be replaced, the repairs were done. the problem persisted and no further repairs were made.