# 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `371745` · 2002-08-28 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WE HIT A LIGHT POLL AND A TELEPHONE POLL.  WE HIT THE LIGHT POLL FRONT AND CENTER AND THE TELEPHONE POLL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT.  WE HIT BOTH GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVER THAT THE CAR WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE POLLS, ENOUGH TO BREAK THOUGH THE SUB-FRAME, TEAR OFF THE AXEL OF THE DRIVERS FRONT, AND PUSH ENGINE UPWARDS BREAKING THE ENGINE MOUNTS.  THE DAMAGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUES TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAUSING IT TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR SO THE INJURED CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR.  THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DO NOT EXPLODE; RATHER IT IS MISSHAPED THE RIM, THE WHEEL WELL, AND THE TIRE IT SELF.  NONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.  WHY?  IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO SEE THE PICTURES OR WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PICTURES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GLADLY E-MAIL PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!  JESSICA A.  RIGAUD.  *AK
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