NHTSA Complaint #10119021 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10119021
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	March 1, 2002
Date Filed	April 21, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHTS SHORT OUT WHICH BURNS THE BULBS. THE WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

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