# 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `327451` · 2001-12-28 · 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:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMELLED SMOKE FROM INSIDE.  VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM  REAR.  CONSUMER PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND GETTING OUT NOTICED GAS TANK HAD FLAMES COMING OUT.  DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND NOT CONCERNED.*AK
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