NHTSA Complaint #10761087 — 2001 ROADMASTER R EXECUTIVE/SIGNATURE
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10761087 |
| Vehicle | 2001 ROADMASTER R EXECUTIVE/SIGNATURE |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 59,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WV |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ROADMASTER R EXECUTIVE/SIGNATURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE AND SMOKE BELLOWED FROM BOTH REAR WHEELS. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAXI VALVE FAILED AND HAD 20% TO 30% PRESSURE ON THE WHEEL THAT CAUSED HEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE MAXI AIR VALVE SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE HIGH HEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.