NHTSA Complaint #10140905 — 1996 SATURN SC1

PARKING BRAKE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10140905
Vehicle 1996 SATURN SC1
Component PARKING BRAKE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 110,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE LOCK FAILURE ON HOT DAY CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL BACK SUDDENLY. REQUIRING CAR TO BE PLACED IN 1ST GEAR TO AVOID ROLL BACK. HAND BRAKE LEVER WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN TRIED TO REPLACE THE BUTTON THAT HAND SPRUNG FREE FROM THE LEAVER HOLE DUE TO HEAT OF CAR IN THE DAY IT WOULD NOT STAY PUT. *NM

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