NHTSA Complaint #10502138 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10502138
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 25, 2013
Date Filed	March 8, 2013
Mileage	97,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY AND COMPLETING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT I WAS ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF THE OFF RAMP GOING APPROX. 35 MPH. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND A MODERATE VIBRATION WAS FELT IN THE FRONT END/BRAKES. THE CAR SPUN OUT AND HIT A SIGN THEN A WALL WITH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

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