Issue ID | 1209483 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10748199 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 11/08/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 60 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond after the ecp and the engine warning indicators illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed several times in order for it to respond. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the main shaft was twisted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,600. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DEER PARK, NY |
VIN pattern | 1VWAT7A32FCXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 | 60 |
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