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2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Belts Problems

1 owner-reported seat belts complaint from NHTSA data

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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (1)

criticalSEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

Your electric parking brake locks up unexpectedly while driving, particularly when pulling into cross traffic. Undoing and reinserting your seatbelt temporarily resolves the issue, suggesting the parking brake is improperly linked to the seatbelt safety system. This appears to be a software or electrical programming problem where the brake doesn't have proper fail-safe logic. The fix will likely involve reprogramming the brake control module or replacing faulty seatbelt sensors.

NHTSA #: 11399319

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