# 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
> NHTSA complaint `527282` · 2005-04-27 · 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:** TOUAREG
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND  PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN.  DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A FIRE HYDRANT.  LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEEL SHEARED OFF.  DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED.  VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND  MECHANIC STATED THAT A CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK   *BF  *NM
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