# 1997 DODGE CARAVAN — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `444660` · 2003-12-10 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **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
## Narrative
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 96V215000  CONCERNING MASTER CYLINDER IN JULY 2002.  AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE TIRES.  MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.  ON 11/18/2003, THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.   THE DRIVER SUSTAINED  A DAMAGED DISC IN THE NECK AND SPINAL CORD.*AK
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