NHTSA Complaint #10190321 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10190321
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	March 12, 2007
Date Filed	May 9, 2007
Mileage	61,688 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY OVER A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, FINALLY FAILED COMPLETELY. WHENEVER THE SWITCH WAS OPERATING POORLY IT KICKED OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

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