NHTSA Complaint #10048713 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10048713
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	October 20, 2003
Date Filed	November 26, 2003
Mileage	25,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TWO PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE CONSUMER HITTING OR RUNNING OVER ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER USUALLY HAS THREE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE, LUCKILY NONE WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM *MR

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