NHTSA Complaint #10074907 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10074907
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	June 5, 2004
Date Filed	June 7, 2004
Mileage	26,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE EXITING THE BALTIMORE HARBOR TUNNEL NORTH BOUND AT 55 MILES PER HOUR I HIT A POTHOLE. THE POTHOLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGE THE RIGHT FRONT(PASSENGER SIDE) RIM AND BROKE THE TIRE SEAL. THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK ALSO CAN NOT RETRACT OR ADJUST MY SEAT BELT. MINOR MEDICAL INJURES OCURRED. DECIDED TO CHECK FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS VOLKSWAGEN IN ALL THOSE CASES WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, SO I DECIDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT. WILL SPEAK TO MY DEALER ASAP.

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