# 2001 DODGE DAKOTA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `499896` · 2004-12-08 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 47,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED AN OIL TANKER WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH.  UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, AND  THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HAIR LINE FRACTURE TO  LEFT FOOT, ANGLE, AND RIBS.  SHE ALSO SUFFERED FROM BACK PAINS.  THIS WAS THE SECOND COLLISION WHERE THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.   *AK   *TC   THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN.  THE BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE SLIPPING.   *SC  *JB
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