| Issue ID | 1371727 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10979114 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | RABBIT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/02/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving and attempting to stop the brakes become very stiff and push up against your foot similar to what traction control does but the more you press on th brake peddle the harder it becomes to stop. This is intermittent but alarming enough that the car is not being used. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTOURSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | WVWAS71K97WXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 15 |
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