NHTSA Complaint #10195183 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10195183
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 13, 2007
Date Filed	July 2, 2007
Mileage	51,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

ON OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON AFTER CAR HAS BEEN PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL ALSO STAY ON WITH NO FOOT PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. *TR

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