# 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `853131` · 2011-04-25 · 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:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Miles at failure:** 81,500
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER IGNITED A FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD DISCUSS THE REPAIRS WITH THE DEALER AND GIVE HIM A RETURN CALL ON THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,500.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*