NHTSA Complaint #10047726 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10047726
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	October 30, 2003
Date Filed	November 28, 2003
Mileage	54,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	ID

Consumer Description

TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY WHEN TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW 31 DEGREES.*AK

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