# 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — PARKING BRAKE
> NHTSA complaint `703731` · 2009-01-13 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** PARKING BRAKE
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AT HIGHWAY SPEED  ( 1 2 )  CONSIDERED BUYING ONE OF THESE, BUT CONCERNED AFTER READING THIS FORUM POST FROM   VW VORTEX.  THE  PASSAT HAS A ELECTRONIC/COMPUTER CONTROL PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.  IT ENGAGED  AT 65MPH! *TR
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