NHTSA Complaint #10235665 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10235665
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 23, 2008
Date Filed	July 24, 2008
Mileage	184,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON IN 2002 VW JETTA THE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND BURNED THE DRIVER. SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

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