# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `474562` · 2004-05-07 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
## Narrative
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BRAKES FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN A  REAR END COLLISION.  THE INSURANCE  WAS NOT  ABLE TO PROVE  THAT  THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE BRAKE MECHANISM.  *AK
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