Issue ID | 1247842 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10811646 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 31/10/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen jetta. While driving 40 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle without warning. Also, the vehicle veered to the right and emitted an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake pads and performed an alignment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANDERSON, IN |
VIN pattern | 3VW4T7AJ8GMXXXXXX |
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 | 19/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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