NHTSA Complaint #10537523 — 2008 PONTIAC G5

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10537523
Vehicle	2008 PONTIAC G5
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 12, 2013
Date Filed	August 27, 2013
Mileage	71,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS CLEANED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. KMJ UPDATED 10/17/13*LJ

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