NHTSA Complaint #10469487 — 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10469487
Vehicle	2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 16, 2012
Date Filed	August 7, 2012
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO NOTICED A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE INNER BRAKE PAD, WHICH WAS MISSING. THE TRIPPING SENSOR ON THE BRAKE PAD CAUSED ALL OF THE FLUIDS TO LEAK. THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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