# 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `439529` · 2003-11-06 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 22,100
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING.  AS I PULLED OVER I FELT I WAS BEING BURNED ON MY UPPER LEFT LEG (REAR END).  I GOT OUT AND CHECKED AND MY SEAT HEATING UNIT HAD BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT, THROUGH MY PANTS AND COAT AND BURNED MY SKIN.*AK
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