# 1996 DODGE CARAVAN — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `212964` · 2000-05-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE JERKED HARD IN DRIVER'S HAND. LOST CONTROL & HIT A CURB. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT TENSIONER WHEEL  BROKE, AND SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF. ALSO,  MOUNTS TO SIDE OF MOTOR & SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF. TENSIONER WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.  *AK
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