NHTSA complaint: 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CABLE FAILED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO SEIZE AND EMIT SMOKE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE CABLE, THE REAR PADS, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation