# 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1443675` · 2018-01-28 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 112,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
PASSENGER SEAT (FRONT SEAT) HEATING ELEMENT IS BURNING THE UPHOLSTERY.  THE SEAT HEATER WON'T SHUT OFF.  THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE; EACH TIME THE CAR WAS OPERATING.
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