Issue ID | 1641209 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11306826 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 31/01/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and rear ended another vehicle as the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that he test drove the vehicle previously to purchasing and was informed that the brakes were just serviced as the reason for the brakes being slow to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that during the test drive the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop. The contact stated that he sustained bruising on the rear of the leg that required no medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the all recalls had been completed on the vehicle. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (service brakes, air, electrical system) as a cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the vehicle was previously used as an undercover police vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EVERETT, WA |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXAGXCHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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