SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Speed
40 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY PLACED AUTOMOBILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. AFTER A WHILE AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO SPEED UP OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER COULD NOT DISENGAGE AUTOMOBILE. APPLIED BRAKES UNTIL REAR BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO INJURIES. *AK