# 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
> NHTSA complaint `116075` · 1998-09-25 · 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:** GRAND CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
DESCENDING MOUNTAIN OUT OF YOSEMITE.  FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE.  FLAMES VISIBLE THROUGH WHEEL SPOKES ON BOTH LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEELS.  PUT OUT FIRE WITH WATER.  VALVE COVER ON TIRE STEM MELTED BUT NO OTHER USER     VISIBLE DAMAGE.  DEALER INSPECTED BRAKES AND ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES TO HANDLE MORE LOAD, SAID EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKS OK.  I BELIEVE ANYTIME NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES FLAMES IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*