NHTSA Complaint #10185020 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10185020 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 93,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
SEAT HEATER IN VW JETTA '01 BECAME VERY HOT (LIKE BURNING CIGARETTE ON BUTTOCKS) ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS - AND FINALLY STOP WORKING. PER THE DEALER THE ELEMENT DID SHORT OUT - HAS DISCOLORED FABRIC - AND IS NOW BEING REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $275 -- THE COVER WOULD COST AN EXTRA $350+ WHICH I PASSED ON REPLACING. *JB
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