# 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `664383` · 2008-04-04 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 87,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.  WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.  THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD LIABILITY COVERAGE; THEREFORE, THE INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.  THE CONTACT WILL GIVE THE MANUFACTURER A REPORT.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000.
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