NHTSA Complaint #10457144 — 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10457144
Vehicle	2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	May 1, 2012
Date Filed	May 2, 2012
Mileage	39,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT 5 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT TO REGAIN BRAKE CONTROL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,800.

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