NHTSA Complaint #10075367 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10075367
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	June 12, 2004
Date Filed	June 14, 2004
Mileage	21,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY COLLISION OR REASON. *AK

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