Issue ID | 1596370 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11252098 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 24/08/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicles brake line that went into the abs system was not tight enough and brake fluid leaked out resulting in the failure of the braking system. The loss of the braking system could be felt while driving, and eventually resulted in the vehicle not stopping. Fortunately, no one was injured. The vehicle was new and had 185miles on it when the brakes failed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 185 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DOYLESTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 3VV2B7AX3KMXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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