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1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 312287 · 2001-09-05

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
PASSAT
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PULLED OVER AND SAW BURNING LIQUID COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
895742
Machine
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