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2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

fire · 887658 · 2011-10-27

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Miles at failure
30,274
Speed
45 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN BURNING FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT APPEARED THAT THE BURNING SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CALIPER FROZE AND BURNED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES, ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,274.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10433045
Machine
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