NHTSA Complaint #11016038 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11016038
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 15, 2017
Date Filed	August 17, 2017
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ABS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING, TOLD BY DEALER AND MECHANIC THAT THE CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. THE ABS KICKS IN EVEN WHEN NOT BRAKING AND NO LIGHT ON. CAR ABRUPTLY SWERVES AS BRAKES ENGAGE ONE WHEEL ONLY. THE DEALER SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VIN NUMBER BUT THE PART IS THE SAME NUMBER AS THE ONE FOR OTHER LISTED RECALLS. I CALLED VW AMERICA AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THE COST TO REPLACE AND REPROGRAM THE NEW MODULE IS $2,000

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