NHTSA Complaint #10235693 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10235693
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 23, 2008
Date Filed	July 24, 2008
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

2005 JETTA SOMEWHERE UNDER HOOD SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES WITH CAR PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. FIRE CONSUMED ENTIRE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FIRE STARTED. CITY OF PLANTATION (FL) POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED AND WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE AFTER 15 MINUTES. *TR

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