| Issue ID | 1024501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10553361 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 26/04/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver' side brake seized intermittently and without warning. The contact also stated that when he drove over a road bump or powered the vehicle off and restarted, the failure would cease. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a dealer whrer the technician diagnosed that the brake fluid was burned. The rotors, brake pads, brackets and the brake fluid all needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 2V4RW3DGXBRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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