Issue ID | 198029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716715 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 25/10/96 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While braking in line of traffic brakes did not work, cruise control seemed to engage,car would not stop. Hit car in front, that car hit next in line. Received summons but at later date found not guilty and fine returned. Inspection said cruise was ok. On 23/25/99 brakes again failed til cruise control was hit at off button. Cruise was not in use - has not been used since 1996 accident. Cruise control was not connected at time of purchase - northtown dodge connected 10/4/96 when found cruise did not work. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHEEKTOWAGA, NV |
VIN pattern | 3B3ES47C8VTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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