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2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — SEATS

fire1 injured · 954367 · 2012-12-19

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
JETTA
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
70,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT, CAUSING BURNS TO THE CONTACT'S LEGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCED BEFORE, BUT WAS NEVER SO SEVER THAT IT CAUSED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10489223
Machine
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