Issue ID | 1297842 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10884010 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 200 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 02/02/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 200. The contact stated that the brakes failed, and the service stability and traction control lights illuminated. The vehicle independently surged at a high rate of speed while reversing or in drive. When the driver reversed the vehicle, it backed into the garage door twice without warning. The driver applied force to the brake pedal both times and the vehicle continued to surge in reverse. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle twice, but was unable to provide a repair solution. The dealer replaced the brake switch, but the failure continued. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired for months. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.... Updated 09/14/16 *bf the consumer stated there was a code found that reported the brake and gas pedal were being depressed at the same time. The vehicle caused two crashes *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MYERSTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 1C3CCCAB6FNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 05/02/15 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Dealer's name | SAVAGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 800-800-2623 |
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