Issue ID | 1319339 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10907697 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | JOURNEY |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/09/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle crashed into a trailer. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake master cylinder rod failed and caused the brakes to malfunction. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELK GROVE, CA |
VIN pattern | 3C4PDDEG1DTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 22/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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