# 2006 DODGE CARAVAN — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `733052` · 2009-08-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 13,093
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN.   THE CONTACT WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE.  SHE STARTED THE IGNITION THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO  REVERSE.  THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.   SUDDENLY THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED SURGE WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A WALL.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE NECK.  THE VEHICLE HAD MODERATE DAMAGES.  THE POLICE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE.  THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A NEARBY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION.  THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CV JOINT.  THE VEHICLE  HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE.   THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,093.   BL
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