# 1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `452785` · 2004-02-02 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MITSUBISHI
- **Model:** MIRAGE
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 46,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED.  WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGED.  THIS CONDITION CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.  *NM  AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKE FAILURE THE DRIVER HIT A PILLAR.  THE DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGER'S WERE INJURED.  *NM
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