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.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle brakes complaints
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While applying the brakes the consumer heard a loud knocking noise from the rear. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the mechanic determined that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak the rear brakes needed to be replaced along with the rotors. The front brake pads showed no sign of wear and the rear brake pads wore to the extent that the brake rotor was damaged beyond repair. The dash indicator light did not illuminate. *sc
While driving 60 MPH ABS light appeared on the dashboard.then, consumer heard a popping noise coming from the brake pedal. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection.
Vehicle is pulling to the left when braking.
At 30,000 miles my beetle needed new rear brakes after damage occured to the rotor. After observing them I decided to change the front brakes as well, the front brakes had plenty of pad left. Is it not normal that the front wear more prematurely than the rear???
At 30,000 miles my beetle needed new rear brakes after damage occurred to the rotor. After observing them I decided to change the front brakes as well, the front brakes had plenty of pad left. Is it not normal that the front wear more prematurely than the rear???
Problems with brake equipment on 2001 beetle. *mr the consumer was concerned with the fact that the service dealer kept the vehicle for 17 days to fix the brake problem. *scc
Problems with vehicle's brakes.*mr the consumers had placed there vehicle in the shop for repairs it was approximately 11 days before returning. The consumer felled it was seriously a defective vehicle, either and accident would occur or in event breaking the lease. Please help in resolving matters.
When the anti lock brakes were applied, they locked up which caused extended stopping distance.
The brake pedal would go all the way to the floor. The pedal was hard and would not stop the vehicle at all. The dealership was aware of the problem. Ts *tt
Consumer stated that the brake pedal went down slowly when the brakes were applied on a hill. Also the brakes cause a jolting stop.
Consumer was traveling about 10mph on a side street at a traffic stop, and when light turned green, he applied gas and steering wheel column locked up. He couldn't turn steering left or right. Dealership was aware of problem. Also, transmission leaks coolant, and wheels locked up.
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