# 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `312287` · 2001-09-05 · 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:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## 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
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