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2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SERVICE BRAKES

fire · 959254 · 2013-01-22

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Miles at failure
70,000

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 AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG BURNING RUBBER ODOR WHILE AT A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT CALIPERS, WHICH WERE STUCK TO THE ROTORS. THE CALIPERS, ROTORS AND THE BRAKE SHOE WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10493818
Machine
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