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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, smoke was seen from the hood of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was placed in neutral and was able to stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to power off. Smoke then began emitting from the vents and the doors locked and unlocked independently. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle and the entire vehicle became filled with smoke. An individual was able to open the driver's side door from the outside for the contact to exit the vehicle. The contact discovered that the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir had caught on fire and spread across the engine. The engine burned and the entire front end of the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 37,500. The VIN was not available.
- Fallston, MD, USA
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- Fallston, MD, USA