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: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. No warning signal illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. After 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. The problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. The manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. There was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. The rear seat belt was ripped. Updated 11/14/06.
The contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. The noise become more frequent with time. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. The noise came from the brake pads. However, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. The dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. This has not been done.
- Leesburg, GA, USA
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- Temecula, CA, USA