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2017 BUICK REGAL — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

crash · 1888251 · 2023-04-17

Vehicle

Make
BUICK
Model
REGAL
Year
2017
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Miles at failure
70,509
Speed
70 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. It was unknown if any warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair facility. The contact stated he was unaware of the cause of the brake failure as well as what was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred in August of 2022 while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rolled to a stop. The contact was once again unaware of any warning lights. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vacuum brake booster and sensor were replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred for a third time in April of 2023 while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed once again and traveled to the floor as the failed message " Vacuum Pump Brake Booster" was displayed. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence as he was awaiting a tow to the dealer for diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and opened a case. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V465000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the vehicle year, make, and model was not included. The failure mileag

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11517415
Machine
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