NHTSA Complaint #11242906 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11242906
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 4, 2019
Date Filed	August 9, 2019
Mileage	55,765 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

"BRAKE FAILURE" SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM STARTED TO GO HE SLOWLY FOLLOWED. HE WAS GOING ABOUT 10-15MPH, AND THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF HIM SLAMMED ON BRAKES SUDDENLY. WHEN CAUSED HIM TO HAVE TO BRAKE. WHEN HE HIT THE BRAKES HE HEARD A BOOM ( SOUNDED LIKE A TIN CAN CRUSHING) AND THE CONTINUED TO SLIDE INTO THE TOYOTA TACOMA IN FRONT OF HIM. THE JETTA IS A TOTAL LOSS.

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