| Issue ID | 1440306 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11063280 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/01/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. While driving into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed, traveled to the floorboard, and failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to a stop in the parking space. The contacted called an unknown local dealer in orange, ca to schedule an appointment and to inquire of why no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be inspected for further failure information. The contact stated that the vehicle would be towed to the local volkswagen dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORANGE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VW5P7ATXDMXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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