NHTSA Complaint #10038328 — 1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10038328
Vehicle	1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	August 21, 2003
Date Filed	September 5, 2003
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

SECONDS AFTER PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE CABIN FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR VENT. THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. *AK THE SMOKE HAD COME FROM THE DRIVER SIDE VENTS. *SCC *JB

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