NHTSA Complaint #11438500 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11438500
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	March 1, 2020
Date Filed	October 28, 2021
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her vehicle as the check engine light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. Soon after repair, the failure returned. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which she linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

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