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2003 DODGE INTREPID — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

firecrash2 injured · 522203 · 2005-02-16

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
INTREPID
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THIS INTREPID WAS PURCHASED TO USE AS A PATROL UNIT. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE BRAKES FAILED ON ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2004 JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER IT WAS WORKED ON BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, SERIOUSLY INJURING A DEPUTY AND AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER. THE DEPUTY HAS SINCE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DODGE INTREPID BRAKES (ESPECIALLY FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES). WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL OR THIS EVEN BEEN LOOKED INTO?*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10110659
Machine
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