Issue ID | 1518781 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11155638 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 30/11/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen passat. While driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. After the failure, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to vyletel volkswagen buick gmc (located at 40555 van dyke ave, sterling heights, mi 48313, (586) 977-2800), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but there was no response. The approximate failure mileage was 800. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GROSSE POINT PARK, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 50 |
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