Issue ID | 1223815 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10777930 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/08/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving (secondary roads, suburbs) noticed 'spongy' brake feel and strange sound from left rear. When i got home (after about 15 min of driving), left rear disc was glowing orange/yellow and smoke was coming from the wheel. Had rear pads replaced/reset. Problem returned 2 weeks later. After a short drive, noticed smell and saw smoke coming from left rear wheel. Lifted car and left rear wheel would not turn. All other wheels are fine. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
VIN pattern | 3VWML7AJ1CMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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