NHTSA Complaint #11540569 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540569
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 23, 2023
Date Filed	August 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The small PLASTIC button to engage the emergency hand brake, popped off. When inspecting it, the internal plastic is broken, unable to re-attach. Unable to engage emergency break without it. This is for a manual transmission.

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