Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Volkswagen New Beetle

I was driving my 2002 New Beetle to work. The brakes froze up, I could not stop ran a stop sign I put car in park still could not stop. Happened twice more b/4 I got to work. I looked up recall for Volkswagen 2002. There was one "service brakes ,hydraulic: antilock recall. I called volks and was asked if I was the original owner? I told them no. Although I was able to speak with someone about my problem I got no results. I was told there was no recalls for VIN number I gave her. I came back to work and found that there was, said every vehicle has it's own id number which I understood but I know what happened and I could have lost my life.

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: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at all speeds, the brakes went to the floor and would not return to the normal up position. The driver had to pull up on the brake pedal to apply brake pressure. Also, the transmission fails to maintain engaged when inclined. Although the dealer was alerted no inspections have been made.

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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen beetle. The contact stated while driving and making a left hand turn the consumer heard a loud popping sound from the right front area. The consumer lost control of the vehicle; applied the brakes and hit the curb. The consumer began to accelerate to avoid hitting a light pole. This did minimize the hitting of the light pole. Upon impact, the front air bags deployed. The only impact on the vehicle was above the right front tire. The service dealer was not willing to cooperate because there was nothing to determine the cause of the accident. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer, and they will respond within 24 hours.

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My 2001 glx beetle needs the abs control module replace which the dealer tells me will cost $900. My vehicle only has 39,000 miles. There is a safety recall on the 2001 glx beetle for the abs control module but it apparently only affects vehicles where the last four digits of the VIN are 475001 or higher. My vehicle's VIN is in the 457xxx range. I can't believe my problem is not related to the recall yet because my VIN is to low, the manufacturer will not pay for the replacement. I would like to see Volkswagen extend the recall to cover vehicles in my VIN range. There is risk of fire if the unit is not replaced according to the recall notice so now I must incur a large expense to replace a part I believe was defective when I purchased the vehicle.

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Brake pedal went to floor durring a panic stop, brakes did not work. Dealership says the computer in car did not identify a malfunction. Said dealership did/has not done any manual diagnostics.

Abs control unit and pump were replaced during an extended stay (over 30 days) at the dealer. Brakes are currently not operating properly. Car to be returned to dealer for repair(s).

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Brake pedal must be depressed significantly (1 inch or more) before any sensation of them being applied. You lose 1/4 to 1/2 second of breaking time, could be the difference between having or not having an accident. The pedal doesn't feel solid but spongy.