# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `528253` · 2005-03-28 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 46,000
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING  CONSUMER HAD THE HEATER SEAT ON AND IT BURNED THROUGH CONSUMER'S COAT AND BURNED HER PANTS.   CONSUMER DID NOT SUSTAIN  ANY INJURY.  MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THE PART FOR REPAIR WAS ON ORDER.*AK
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