| Issue ID | 1015175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10546789 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 29/09/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle has been serviced by the selling dealer since it was purchased july 2011. This vehicle has had many serious / safety problems. The brakes have been replaced 2 or 3 times. The most recent problem was the power brake booster (or something like that) has failed. My wife was not able to stop the van. She went through a red light where cross traffic was traveling at speeds of 40mph or greater. Her driving skills and using booth feet on the brake peddle she was able to slow the van and steer it from getting blind sided. It is my belief that this vehicle is unsafe, and should be removed from the roads. The amount problems, while repaired under warranty is un-heardof for a newer model vehicle. Safely for the occupants and others around is the no. 1 priority. With all the problems this van should be removed and marked unsafe, and un drivable. This last part that failed could become a major recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANTHEM, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 2VRW3DG7BR6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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