NHTSA Complaint #10097557 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10097557
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	October 21, 2004
Date Filed	October 25, 2004
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK A PEDESTRIAN INFORMED THE FIRE INSPECTOR THAT THE FLAMES WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE. (ELECTRICAL FIRE) *SC

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