Issue ID | 1146621 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10670908 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/01/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was parked on a hill in a parking garage, the contact depressed the brake pedal to release the emergency brake. The brake pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle rolled backwards and the contact had to quickly maneuver the vehicle to avoid crashing into other vehicles. However, the vehicle crashed into a wall. The contact did not sustain any injuries and medical attention was not received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GARRETT PARK, MD |
VIN pattern | 3VWML7AJXCMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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