NHTSA Complaint #10022784 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10022784
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	May 20, 2003
Date Filed	June 10, 2003
Mileage	35,201 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK PH *JB

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