# 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `516094` · 2005-01-09 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **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:** 62,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
DRIVERS SIDE  SEAT HEATER CAUGHT SEAT CUSHION ON FIRE.  BURNED MY PANTS AND BUTTOCKS.  DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT TIME OF INCIDENCE.  HAVE NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.  WILL DO SO TOMORROW.*AK
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