NHTSA Complaint #10289892 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10289892
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	September 26, 2006
Date Filed	October 26, 2009
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 30 MPH , BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY COLLISION CENTER; AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 78,000. UPDATED 12/10/09.*JB

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