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Consumer was in a commercial parking lot owner and while parking the vehicle applied brakes and vehicle took off. Consumer stepped on the brakes with both feet, and vehicle continued to surge forward. Consumer eventually got the vehicle to stop.
Owner's manuel states if flashing light comes on when starting, vehicle has ABS brakes. Also, consumer has checked vehicle, and there's no main fuse or relay in fuse panels.
While pulling out from a traffic light at 5mph brakes suddenly locked up without being applied. Smoke was noticed coming from the brake rotors. Brake system caught on fire. Fire was put out by itself. The dealer has been contacted.
- Ft. Wayne, IN, USA
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- Edison, NJ, USA