NHTSA Complaint #10028660 — 2001 FLEETWOOD STORM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10028660 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FLEETWOOD STORM |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 9,366 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE PARK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED. WE AVERTED AN ACCIDENT, BUT CAME TO A GRINDING HALT AT A VERY DANGEROUS SPOT. THIS SYSTEM CLAMPS ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT AND ACTS AS A PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARK IS SELECTED ON THE SHIFT INDICATOR. A PUMP HOLDS THE BRAKE OFF OF THE DRIVESHAFT BUT IF THE PUMP FAILS, A SWITCH OR RELAY FAILS, OR INSUFFICIENT FLUID IT ENGAGES THE BRAKE. SYSTEM HAD TO BE DEFEATED TO DRIVE AFTER BEING TOWED WITH DRIVESHAFT REMOVED. THIS IS A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.EHICLE IS A 2001 FLEETWOOD STORM 30H ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH 9300 MILES.*AK
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