NHTSA Complaint #10177058 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10177058
Vehicle 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 25,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire Yes
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State PA

Consumer Description

OUR JETTA WAS REAR-ENDED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE GAS TANK EXPLODED, CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME A FIREBALL. THE CAR WAS OBVIOUSLY TOTALLED, AND WE LOST ALL OF OUR BELONGINGS INSIDE THE CAR.

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