NHTSA Complaint #10258600 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10258600
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Date of Incident	November 1, 2008
Date Filed	February 13, 2009
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

FAULTY BOSCH ABS MODULE IN 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. THE WIRE GAUGE IS TOO SMALL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND COMPONENT FAILURE. ABS MODULE UNIT REBUILT TO CORRECT STANDARDS. AFTER RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL THOUSAND COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE. HOPING TO GET VW TO RECALL THIS PROBLEM. *TR

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