# 2004 DODGE NEON — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `609730` · 2007-01-16 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** NEON
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 38,504
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
TL* -  THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2004 DODGE NEON DOWN  HILL AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BREAKS AND THE BRAKES SEIZED, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED, AS WELL AS, THE ENGINE FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE.  AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38504.  THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A COPY OF POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES IF NEEDED.    UPDATED 2/16/2007 - *NM
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