# 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
> NHTSA complaint `304249` · 2001-07-14 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
## Narrative
BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE.  AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE, I'VE DETERMINED THAT THIS MAY BE A LARGER PROBLEM.  *AK
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