NHTSA Complaint #10129783 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL issue reported to NHTSA
Fire Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10129783 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 83,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
1. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE; 2. ENGINE THEN "EXPLODED" RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE AND DESTRUCTION OF ENGINE AND ALL UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS.
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