NHTSA Complaint #10107985 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10107985
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of Incident	January 21, 2005
Date Filed	January 26, 2005
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE FILLED IN CAR, FLAMES APPEARED BETWEEN DRIVER SEAT & COUNSEL. MY 17 Y/O GOT 2ND DEGREE BURNS PUTTING OUT FLAME. AIRBAG, DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS SHUT OFF AND SEAT WAS BEING MOVED BACK. THIS CAUSED PAIN TO MY HUSBAND'S ARM.*AK

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