Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / BEETLE / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004009181 Incident Date: Oct, 24 2004
Consumer's City: LONDON Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: BEETLE Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3VWCP21C91M Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 28 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 03 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2001 vw beetle, rear brake calipers locked closed causing excessive heat and dangerous conditions. vw manufacturer refuses to take responsibility for problem. i believe this is a manufacturer defect. all service and inspections done by vw dealer as required. *jb