Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet prizm. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond; however, the contact was able to prevent a crash. the vehicle caught fire. the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. a police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.