NHTSA Complaint #548134 — 1996 GMC JIMMY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 548134 |
| Vehicle | 1996 GMC JIMMY |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UN |
Consumer Description
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). MJS
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