NHTSA Complaint #10105707 — 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10105707 |
| Vehicle | 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 106,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A PUFF OF SMOKE AROSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND I LOST USE OF MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. I HAVE BEEN ONLINE AND HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO THE SAME AFFECT. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL ITEM ? AVE HAD QUITE A FEW OTHERS PROBLEMS IN THE 6 MONTHS SINCE WE HAVE OWNED OUR 1996 JETTA. *AK
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