| Issue ID | 1721625 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390997 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ATLAS |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 31/01/21 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2018 volkswagen atlas sel.. The breaks keep going out randomly and an alarm goes off that the break booster is faulty... It makes a horrible clicking noise like the breaks are trying to work but there is nothing for like 10-35 seconds. It has happened more times than i can count... I have taken it in to the local dealership (hallmark volkswagen- cools springs, tn) and they told me to drive safe vw was working on a recall!? Well i have almost hit a car and blown through a stop sign because my car won |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHRISTIANA, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1V2NR2CA4JCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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