NHTSA Complaint #10808735 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10808735
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 9, 2015
Date Filed	December 7, 2015
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY SIGN POST. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

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