SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Speed
35 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
THIS IS A RANDOM FAILURE MODE. WHEN BRAKES FAIL, THE FIRST PUMP FEELS LIKE A SOMETHING IS TRYING TO BRAKE. THE SECOND PUMP, THE VEHICLE LOOSES ALL BRAKING CAPABILITIES. THE THIRD PUMP OF THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES ENGAGE. THIS HAS RESULTED IN ONE ACCIDENT AND SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS. *AK