NHTSA Complaint #10171622 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10171622
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	July 2, 2004
Date Filed	October 23, 2006
Mileage	7,875 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS FAILING. IT CAUSES THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO BE DISABLED AND KEEPS THE STOP LIGHTS ON, EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. I'VE HAD THE BRAKE LIKE SWITCH REPLACED 6 TIMES NOW OVER THE PAST 2.5 YEARS. *NM

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