# 1997 DODGE DAKOTA — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `86245` · 1997-09-08 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
## Narrative
TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO TURN OFF FORCING DRIVER TO RUN OFF OF ROAD AND CRASH.
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