# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `705454` · 2009-01-25 · 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:** JETTA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 154,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
THE HEATED SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR 2003 VW JETTA TDI GOT VERY HOT ON MY RIGHT LEG, I REACHED DOWN TO FEEL THE SEAT AND IT BURNT MY HAND.  WE TURNED ON THE LIGHTS AND THE SEAT HAD A BURNED HOLE WITH SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT.  HAD I BEEN WEARING MY COAT IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE I FELT THE INTENSE HEAT.  *TR
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