| Issue ID | 1266195 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839805 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/03/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The abs modules are failing on 2009 gti's and possibly more years. Abs, traction control, and esp lights up and stays on for the rest of the drive, and the car has no traction control or abs. Its incredibly dangerous because it happens while turning or braking, and halfway through the brakes lock up sending the car into a twirl. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST CLAIR SHORES, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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