# 1997 DODGE CARAVAN — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
> NHTSA complaint `419576` · 2003-11-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- **Miles at failure:** 102,175
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE.  THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS.  THE PADS ONLY HAD 1500 MILES ON THEM.  *AK         *TS    *NLM
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