Issue ID | 606250 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10171252 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 18/10/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 mph on a wet road, there was an increased stopping distance and a loss of vehicle control without warning. The vehicle left the roadway and descended down an embankment. No injuries were sustained, but the vehicle sustained minor damage. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Additionally, there was a nhtsa recall; #06v149000 performed on the vehicle concerning the brakes however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The decreased braking force and increased stopping distance continued to persist. The manufacturer was alerted. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OCEAN SPRINGS, MS |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/09/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | KOONS OF TYSON'S CORNER |
Dealer's telephone number | UNKNOWN |
Dealer's city | MCLEAN |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code |