NHTSA Complaint #11474224 — 2017 BUICK REGAL

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11474224
Vehicle 2017 BUICK REGAL
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 118,140 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IN

Consumer Description

Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My vehicle stopped before going through the front door of an auto shop, My Timing Cam is damaged and Shepherds is quoting $2600 to replace, plus an additional $800 already spent in replacing the vacuum pump. I’ve driven the car an additional 6 months with the cam sensor detached but the vehicle stalls when I slow or stop. This has caused additional hazardous situations. Person(s) will die if this defect is not addressed, it’s probably already happened. I have over 25 years in Automotive safety systems design and manufacture, this needs addressed immediately.

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