| Issue ID | 185300 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 713464 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | COROLLA |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 08/08/26 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When traveling at low speeds on wet pavement, automobile goes into a skid when brakes are applied. Brakes completely failed on 10-13-99 at 11,802- low brake fluid level light came on. Reported loud noises from the brakes to th dealer at 5000 miles ( brake light came on then, as well). New brakes are needed now, at 11,802 miles. Note too that automoble sways at highway speeds( i. E., high speed and wind combination). And, braking at high speeds (55 miles per hour) cause the car to pull. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHEVY CHASE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2T1BR18E4WCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
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