# 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `406340` · 2002-09-24 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
## Narrative
POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK ON THEIR OWN AFTER CAR REACHES A CERTAIN SPEED. IT HAPPENS QUICKLY, AND IF ARMS OR FINGERS ARE NEARBY, THE SKIN GETS PULLED INTO LOCK HOLE. IT'S VERY PAINFUL, LIKE A VERY STRONG PINCH OR SHOCK. HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY AND CAUSES BLEEDING OCCASIONALLY.               PH  *NLM    **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767679
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