| Issue ID | 544047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10122502 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/05/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the problem began on 4-04. Problems with brakes. Hydraulic brakes are pulling, causing excessive screeching noise and brake dust. Brakes are now grinding. Brakes have been serviced 3 times in the last year. Volkswagen will not offer any further assistance. Dealer reports that volkswagen is working on problem in general. Occurs in all weather and driving conditions. Problem is gradual and worsening. On last servicing, vehicle was reported to have had a brake resurfacing. Brakes are all wheel. Also, driver's seat is not going up and is broken. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC77L74DXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JENNINGS VOLKSWAGEN INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GLENVIEW |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |