# 2008 DODGE CARAVAN — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `859623` · 2011-06-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 10,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,240.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*