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2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 1761482 · 2021-08-05

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
TOUAREG
Year
2014
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

I attempted to start the vehicle and the starter button clicked followed by a strong ozone electrical smell and copious smoke from under the hood. We called the local fire department but canceled the call as the smoke seemed to be clearing. VW dealer says the starter, alternator, battery and two wiring harnesses need to be replaced. Full details pending as they are still working on it but estimate cost of nearly $4000. This is a serious concern and was transporting my 92 year old Mom. Fortunately the burning stopped on its own. Please contact Wyoming Valley VW at 272-770-2997 for details.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11427867
Machine
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