# 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — SERVICE BRAKES
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `1224894` · 2015-10-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** GRAND CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 45,000
## Narrative
THE CAR WAS PARKED STATIONARY AT THE TOP OF A HILL.  IT STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL WHILE IT WAS OFF. THREE CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR.  THEIR BROTHER TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, AND GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE CAR WHEEL, AND DIED.  THE CAR WAS IN PARK. ..UPDATED 10/11/17 *BF  *TR
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