NHTSA Complaint #10178797 — 2004 DODGE NEON

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10178797
Vehicle 2004 DODGE NEON
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 38,504 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MA

Consumer Description

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2004 DODGE NEON DOWN HILL AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BREAKS AND THE BRAKES SEIZED, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED, AS WELL AS, THE ENGINE FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38504. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A COPY OF POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES IF NEEDED. UPDATED 2/16/2007 - *NM

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