NHTSA Complaint #10066202 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10066202
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	April 14, 2004
Date Filed	April 14, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

FAN SWITCH WOULD TURN OFF, THEN STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. *AK

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