# 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
> NHTSA complaint `502681` · 2004-10-21 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** GTI
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- **Miles at failure:** 105,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
SIDE AIRBAG (PASSENGER) DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT WITH A POTHOLE WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*