NHTSA Complaint #742882 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	742882
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Date of Incident	March 17, 2001
Date Filed	April 3, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PAD WORE DOWN TO THE METAL BACKING PLATE IN UNDER 20,000 MILES WHILE ALL OTHER PADS WERE STILL SERVICEABLE. BRAKE LIGHT ON THE RIGHT REAR HAD ALSO BURNED OUT. THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE SNAPPED WHILE OPENING IT.*AK

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