# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `560684` · 2005-10-31 · 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:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
## Narrative
DT:  THE CONTACT STATED  THE DRIVER'S SEAT BURNED THE CONTACT'S  LEG WHILE USING THE SEAT HEATER.  ALSO, SHE PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HER BACK AND HIP WHEN SHE JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE.  THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED.  SHE IS CONCERNED THAT THE SAME TYPE OF SEAT IS BEING USED TO REPLACE THE  CURRENT SEAT.  *AK
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