Issue ID | 1236878 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10788957 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 30/10/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rear break caliper exploded with only 52,000 miles while driving on the road with two small kids in the back seat. The brakes became unusable, as the fluid was spilling out and we coasted to a stop. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOMER GLEN, IL |
VIN pattern | 1VWBP7A37DCXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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