2009 Dodge Caravan Wheels Problems

“This is the second (TPMS) tire pressure sensor that has snapped off in my hands as I was attempting to put air into a low tire. These things are dangerous as the metal fatigues without warning or visible evidence of such. Especially living in an area like mine, where road salt, moisture,ice and snow and changes in temperature occur regularly these sensors can cause a sudden deflation of a tire if they break which might lead to a catastrophic crash. Luckily for me the two times it has occurred it has happened in my driveway. …”

“Good evening, I would like to actually put in a claim maybe just like the rest. A month ago I was driving on a highway and when I got off at my exit thank god the tire was completely flat when I called roadside assistance they said my tire did not have no hole and when he looked it was the tire stem that was broken this is the third time that this happen to my tire stems and all three times I was driving on the expressway. I would appreciate if there would be a claim open for faulty tire stems with Dodge grand caravans my year is a 2009. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear drivers side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic after the tire was replaced with the spare tire. The contact was informed the TPMS tire sensor stem was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,500.”

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the tire pressure warning light suddenly illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was losing air rapidly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the valve stem was severally corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that drivers side rear valve stem was completely rusted causing the tires to have a slow leak. The vehicle was repaired by replacing all 4 tires and having the conventional TPMS placed on the tires. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 78,000.”