# 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
> NHTSA complaint `300041` · 2001-06-25 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- **Speed:** 1 mph
## Narrative
BRAKES STICKING TO DRUMS AND NO BRAKE LIGHT WARNING OF PENDING STOP.  PROBLEM NEVER ADDRESSED BY VW, THE DEALERSHIP OR CORPORATE.  THE PROBLEM CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND PREMATURELY CAUSED WEAR ON ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS.  I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES TWICE IN 40,000 MILES.  THE MOST RECENT AT 12,000 MILES USAGE.  VW SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.  *AK
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