Issue ID | 710181 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10256623 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | STRATUS |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 27/01/09 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed in the contact's vehicle. He had to pump the brake pedal twice to stop the vehicle, but by then he had rear ended the preceding vehicle. He was not injured badly, but is very sore. A police report was filed. The front end of the vehicle was crushed and was towed to a collision center. The dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified. The failure mileage was 64,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOISE, ID |
VIN pattern | 1B3EL36X83NXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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