NHTSA Complaint #11457277 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11457277
Vehicle	2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	March 18, 2022
Date Filed	March 18, 2022
Mileage	41,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, his brake pedal had locked upon slight depression of the brake pedal with the brake pedal warning symbol on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure occurred for a brief moment as the vehicle came to a sudden stop. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

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