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Parking Brake Problem on the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Car problem(s) with the 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

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Air Bags (2)	Engine And Engine Cooling (1)	Parking Brake (1)	Service Brakes (5)	Unknown Or Other (41)
Communications (1)	Exterior Lighting (2)	Power Train (25)	Steering (3)	Vehicle Speed Control (4)
Electrical System (48)	Fuel Propulsion System (3)	Seat Belts (1)	Structure (40)	Visibility Wiper (1)
Electronic Stability Control (6)	Latches Locks Linkages (6)	Seats (2)	Suspension (1)	Wheels (4)
Engine (10)

Problem with Parking Brake

• May 16, 2018 - Carlisle, PA - Parking Brake
  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF HOT BRAKES. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE ODOR WAS VERY STRONG AROUND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLY ALONG WITH WHITE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH REAR ROTORS WERE VERY HOT AND THE SPRINGS THAT RELEASE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE RUSTED OUT, WHICH PREVENTED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FROM BEING RELEASED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
  
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