NHTSA Complaint #10218147 — 2008 BUICK LACROSSE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10218147
Vehicle	2008 BUICK LACROSSE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	February 1, 2008
Date Filed	February 15, 2008
Mileage	2,700 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 10 MPH TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT DID NOT RESPOND AND DRIFTED INTO AN INTERSECTION, CAUSING A SEVERE CRASH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT, WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,700. UPDATED 03-11-08 *BF

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