Ford recalls 4.3 million vehicles due to brake failure
Ford has announced a recall of 4.3 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a brake issue that can occur when towing a trailer, affecting several models including the F-150, with some also sold in Brazil, though the local Ford branch has not yet confirmed if Brazilian units are included.
Driver loses control and car flips in Volta Redonda
A 62-year-old driver lost control of his car and flipped it over in Volta Redonda, Brazil, due to brake failure.
Mayor files report after suspected sabotage of brake cables on official vehicle in MG
The mayor of Cássia, Donizete Vilela, reported a suspected sabotage of his official vehicle's brake system to the police after discovering severe damage when attempting to drive it.
Truck carrying lemons loses brakes, overturns, and causes road closures on BR-050 in Araguari
A truck loaded with lemons overturned on BR-050 near Araguari, causing road closures and congestion due to brake failure reported by the driver, who sustained minor injuries.
Truck crushes three pedestrians to death in Ogun
A truck's brake failure led to the death of three pedestrians in a tragic accident at the Ota Tollgate area of Ogun State.
One dies in Oyo road accident
A middle-aged woman was killed in a road accident in Oyo State, involving four vehicles due to brake failure.
Driver loses control after wheels lock and truck falls into a hard-to-reach ravine; five people are rescued
Five people were rescued after their truck went off the road and fell into a ravine in Olhos D'Água due to brake failure.
Struggle over new credit rules: No consensus in the debt commission in sight
The members' positions in the debt commission are far apart, and even the possibility of failure is seen as not unlikely as they work on renewing the debt brake.