NHTSA Complaint #10154971 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10154971 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 70,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WERE NO KNOWN ROAD HAZARDS AND GASOLINE HAD NOT BEEN PUT INTO THE VEHICLE FOR TWO DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IS CURRENTLY AWAITING INSPECTION.
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