NHTSA Complaint #10137291 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10137291 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 79,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE BRAKES WERE NOT COMING ON WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED. THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD THAT RED GLOWING PLUG WARNING. THIS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN, AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT HELP THE CONSUMER WITH THE PROBLEM. THIS STARTED ON 9-22-2005. THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKE LIGHT OR CRUISE CONTROL. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED , AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
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