SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Speed
50 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
PERIODICALLY THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE ADEQUETELY. . EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN DECEMBER OF 1997, THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW. *AK