| Issue ID | 1453889 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079599 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | CC |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/03/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. The contact purchased the vehicle used and was not advised that there was no warranty. The contact received an unknown recall letter from volkswagen and called walker volkswagen (8933 veterans memorial blvd, metairie, la 70003, (504) 465-2000). The dealer stated that the vehicle had no warranty left and that they would not give him back the full amount that was given to the dealer for the vehicle. While driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes seized without warning. The abs indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The brakes were replaced once, but the failure recurred a month later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | METARIE, LA |
| VIN pattern | WVWHN7AN0CEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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