# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `633787` · 2007-08-09 · 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:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 50,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEATING SWITCH FOR THE SEATS IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE.  THE FAILURE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW SWITCH, BUT THE SWITCH FAILED A FEW MONTHS LATER.  THE SWITCH BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF.  THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH.  THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUSTAINED BLISTERS, A SCAR, AND MINOR BURNS.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN.  THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
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