NHTSA Complaint #11438206 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11438206
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 4, 2021
Date Filed	October 26, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The driver was driving the speed limit (55 mph) and tried to slow down as they approached a red light. The brakes failed to work, and the driver rear-ended the vehicle waiting at the stoplight. The airbags did not deploy.

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