Investigation EA02035: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Dec 6, 2002

Closed

Jun 8, 2004

Model years

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Subject

Overheating front and rear brakes

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary

See the attachedengineering analysis closing report for thetechnical summary of this investigation. Five vehicle manufacturers have filed defect information reports related to this matter.the information is summarized in our attached technical report.this investigation is closed. The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.