Issue ID | 1728020 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11398580 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/02/21 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle lost all braking performance while pulling into driveway after commute home. The pedal became extremely hard to push and vehicle would not slow normally. The brake vacuum pump failed to produce vacuum and also produced a massive oil leak. 2. 75l of oil was gone after seconds. It was parked and towed to repair facility. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56550 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | WVWRP7AN1DEXXXXXX |
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 | 3 |
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