SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Speed
20 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, BRAKE LINE RUBBED TOGETHER, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. TT THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELLING AT 20 MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES UPON SEEING A TREE THAT HAD FALLEN ON THE ROADWAY, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *YH