Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Three problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2000

Consumer was traveling 50mph over a bridge driver in thecar in front put on brakes and vehicle jumped to the right. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle wouldn't pull to the right or left. When she apllied the brakes a second time, vehicle went down an enbankment into the water and flipped twice, landing upside down . Consumer broke the window, and crawled out of vehicle. She suffered internal injuries.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/28/1999

Brake failure caused rear end accident.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Brakes would scream when applied. Repair work done in 4/98. Problem reoccurred in 11/98. Manufacturer contacted and stated normal mechanically. Provide further information.




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