Issue ID | 1226386 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10779828 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ROUTAN |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/06/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle required a longer stopping distance than necessary when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the front fog light failed to operate when engaged. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear rotors were corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure for the front fog lights was unknown. The front fog light bulbs were replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEW MILFORD, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 28/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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