NHTSA Complaint #10218649 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10218649
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 15, 2008
Date Filed	February 20, 2008
Mileage	58,570 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A MEDIUM SIZED POTHOLE, AND THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR CRASH INVOLVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,580 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,570.

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