Brakes Failed problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact was included but not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that while exiting an area of a store, the brake pedal had been applied, failed to respond and the contact crashed into the concrete. No injuries had been sustained with medical treatment, however the contact was a bit shaken up. The insurance company towed the collision center to inspect the damages. A dealer has not yet diagnosed the vehicle to determine the cause of the brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to provide a dealer to schedule the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Dyd.

The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129.

Premature rear brake wear and failure. Heavy brake dusting on rear wheels since new. Rear brakes need to be replaced at 25,000 miles and 50% of the miles were highway miles. Spongy brake petal and heavy rear wheel brake dust reported to dealer 3 times when new and at the normal service intervals. Vw dealer service manager said all 09' Jetta's rear brakes are wearing out between 20,000 and 30,000 miles. Either rear brake design or materials are defective causing premature wear and failure.