Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / BEETLE / 2001
0 Injured
0 Death
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 |