Problems with 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 59-v431-848. *slc

Approximatel;y an hour after mva (damage to front drivers side), i left to accident scene. transmission would not shift, so pulled over at first avaliable area. the engine caught on fire. insurance estimates in excess of $6000 of structural damage form accident in addition to fire. vehicle is total loss. i don't believe the crumble zones properly protected to frame. i don't think the vehicle should have caught on fire. investigation of nhtsa web site produced nhtsa action number ea99013 which prompted contact. *ak

Problems with vehicle's instrument panel, air bag sensors and associated printed circuit board modules. *mr there were problems with the pcm, the sensor failed, the engine stalled, the check engine light had come on along with the malfunctioning indicator light, the shift indicator light had gone out, the dash lights had gone out, and the odometer malfunctioned. the circuit board had to be replaced twice and the air bag and air bag light returned. the clock spring and air bag control module was replaced. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb

Parking brake failed. yh

Serpentine belt falls off tensioner repeatedly and have replaced several tensioner pulleys and serpentine belts without any remedy to the problem. *tr

Our 1999 dodge grand caravan was modified for my wife who is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. the mini van was converted by vantage mobility international (vmi) in phoenix az. during the modifiacation, the exhaust system was re-routed and during normal driving conditions, caused the muffler to move and sever the right rear brake fluid line as well as the abs electrical controller line. the movement of the exhaust system also punctured a hole in the rear of the muffler that would have also presented a carbon monoxide situation. if i had not had my local dodge dealer look at my van on this particular day, my family would have been in an accident. this company provides these vehicles nationwide and this situation could continue to present a safety hazard to other owners and should be investigated. thank you. *ak