| Issue ID | 1559014 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203635 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | RABBIT |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/04/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Abs brake module failed deactivating esc and power steering causing unexpected over steer and under steer, causing momentary loss of control of vehicle. Recall issued and new software flashed to module. Vwoa failed to replace faulty module problem still exists. Failure occurred on a clear dry afternoon in city driving at 45 miles an hour in a curve. Almost put vehicle in ditch. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HEPHZIBAH, GA |
| VIN pattern | WVWAA71K09WXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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