# 1998 ISUZU RODEO — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `439976` · 2003-11-10 · Isuzu Motors Limited
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ISUZU
- **Model:** RODEO
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Isuzu Motors Limited
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 83,949
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING, THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO A PARK  BENCH. AS A RESULT, ENGINE EXPLODED. NO FIRE REPORTED. DEALER STATED THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION WAS DUE TO LACK OF OIL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
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