# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `600899` · 2006-10-25 · 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:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 46,500
## Narrative
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT'S HEATER ELEMENT BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT AND CAUGHT THE CONTACTS CLOTHES ON FIRE.  THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO THE LEGS.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.  UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
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