| Issue ID | 586670 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10156154 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/04/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at all speeds, the brakes went to the floor and would not return to the normal up position. The driver had to pull up on the brake pedal to apply brake pressure. Also, the transmission fails to maintain engaged when inclined. Although the dealer was alerted no inspections have been made. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8800 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SYRACUSE, UT |
| VIN pattern | 3VWPR31C36MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | CUTRUBUS VOLKSWAGON |
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