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1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

crash4 injured · 226394 · 2000-07-19

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
4
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

REAR AXLE OF BROKE! AXLE BROKE ON INSIDE OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL/BRAKE ASSEMBLY. CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL AS CONTINUED ON THREE (3) WHEELS. WE SKIDDED LEFT AND RIGHT, TURNED INTO THE SKIDS, ALMOST HITTING OTHER MOTORISTS AND VEHICLES. ALMOST WENT OVER EMBAKEMENTS. FRAME BENT. NEW TIRE AT TIME.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
725663
Machine
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