Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / GTI / 2003

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004313504 Incident Date: Dec, 08 2004
Consumer's City: WINTER SPRINGS Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: GTI Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 4M2ZU86E92Z Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 08 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The consumer was traveling 40 mph, but when he attempted to apply the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle. the driver's side air bag did not deploy, but the passenger side did deploy. the driver sustained head injuries. the consumer refused to go to the hospital. the vehicle was towed and totaled t by the insurance company. please fill in additional information. *jb