Volkswagen's Front-Assist Emergency Braking Can Activate For No Reason, Says Lawsuit

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Red warning light of the front-assist braking system

A new class-action says VW's front assist technology applies the brakes randomly and without warning. Customers who complain are typically given two not-so-great options, live with it and document the malfunctions or disable the feature entirely.

The Missouri-based class-action says that's unacceptable and wants VW to take ownership of the problem. That includes covering any related repairs or costs associated with the system malfunctioning under warranty.

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